Maternity Leave Toolkit - University of Ballarat
Maternity Leave Toolkit - University of Ballarat
Maternity Leave Toolkit - University of Ballarat
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Maternit y <strong>Leave</strong> <strong>Toolkit</strong> Work & Family /<br />
Personal Life<br />
Balance<br />
A. Initial steps: where do I start<br />
There are a number <strong>of</strong> resources in the <strong>University</strong> where both staff and managers can<br />
get information and help, especially for the initial steps in planning <strong>Maternity</strong> <strong>Leave</strong>.<br />
1. Visit the Work & Family/Personal Life Balance website at<br />
www.ballarat.edu.au/staff/working-at-ub/human-resources/leave-and-work-life-balance for<br />
• information on <strong>Maternity</strong> <strong>Leave</strong><br />
• information on other leave options (such as leave without pay, special family leave,<br />
recreation leave) that the staff member could think about when planning <strong>Maternity</strong> <strong>Leave</strong><br />
• information on when to have a formal discussion regarding <strong>Maternity</strong> <strong>Leave</strong>.<br />
2. Contact Human Resources for confidential discussions and/or help in understanding<br />
<strong>Maternity</strong> <strong>Leave</strong> entitlements<br />
For consideration_<br />
Staff Member<br />
1. Speaking to your manager well in advance provides<br />
planning opportunities for both you and your<br />
manager. You do not need to provide all your details<br />
to your manager at this stage; rather seek some<br />
support that will help you to get started with your<br />
leave plans.<br />
2. When planning your <strong>Maternity</strong> <strong>Leave</strong>, remember to<br />
consider what entitlements your partner has in this<br />
situation and how it could all fit together.<br />
3. Do you know where you stand if your contract expires<br />
during your <strong>Maternity</strong> <strong>Leave</strong> Read Larelle’s case study<br />
to see what happened with her contract.<br />
4. You can explore your particular situation and options<br />
confidentially with Human Resources<br />
Manager<br />
1. A staff member may want to discuss with you how<br />
her <strong>Maternity</strong> <strong>Leave</strong> will affect her career and any<br />
job issues that may arise once her child is born.<br />
As her Manager, there may be some assistance<br />
that you can <strong>of</strong>fer. If you would like assistance<br />
to explore staff entitlements or return-to-work<br />
options (such as reduction <strong>of</strong> time fraction)<br />
contact Human Resources.<br />
Are there any other issues that you need to address at this stage<br />
Note here any strategies negotiated at this stage, such as preliminary dates, possible work needs or planning issues. Date<br />
and sign the page if required.<br />
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