Parental Leave Guide for Medical Officers and their Managers/Supervisor

Summary

NSW Health recognises the importance of providing family-friendly employment support for staff with parental and family responsibilities.

This reference guide aids the implementation of a priority initiative from the NSW Health JMO Wellbeing and Support Plan, which is to:

  • develop specific policies regarding the treatment of parental leave to help reduce discrimination in training programs,
  • address factors making it difficult to take parental leave such as short-term contracts, and
  • ensure equity in approach around parental leave and provide supportive return to work practices.

This document supports relevant policies and provides information and guidance to Medical Officers and their Managers/Supervisors in relation to parental leave

File Size: 654 kb
Type: Guideline
Date of Publication: 10 July 2024
ISBN: 978-1-76023-896-4
SHPN: (WR) 240501