Primary carer leave

A pregnant employee is required to give the University at least six week's notice of the date on which they wish to commence Primary carer leave. The following documentation is required to support the request:

• Leave application specifying both the date of commencement of the leave and the date the employee intends to return to work;
• Medical certificate which indicates the expected date of birth of the child; and
• Statutory declaration providing the following information: Partner's leave arrangements, including evidence of approved leave from the Partner's employer (where applicable) and evidence of work, study or other activity undertaken by their Partner; confirms that the employee will be the child's primary caregiver; and states that the employee will not undertake other work inconsistent with their employment.

The employee is obliged to immediately notify the University of any changes to the information provided in the statutory declaration. Primary carer leave normally commences four weeks prior to the expected date of birth of the child for pregnant employees. Pregnant employees who wish to continue working beyond the four weeks prior to the expected date of birth of the child must provide a supporting medical certificate which indicates their fitness for duty.