43.12.1 An employee shall confirm the intention to return to work by notice in writing to the employer not less than 6 weeks prior to the expiration of parental leave. An application to resume duty within six weeks after the day on which the pregnancy terminates must be supported by a certificate from a registered medical practitioner, indicating that the employee is fit to resume duty. The early return to duty is subject to Faculty, School or Section convenience.
43.12.2 Where an employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes that are likely to have a significant effect on the employee’s position the employer shall notify the employee while they are on parental leave.
43.12.3 An employee on return to work from parental leave will be entitled to the same position or a position equivalent in pay, conditions and status and commensurate with the employee’s skill and abilities as the substantive position held immediately prior to proceeding on parental leave. Where the employee was transferred to a safe job the employee is entitled to return to the position occupied immediately prior to transfer.
43.12.4 An employee may return on a part time or job-share basis to the substantive position occupied prior to the commencement of leave or to a different position at the same classification level. The duration of return to work on a part-time basis shall be negotiated between the Head and the employee. Return to work on a part-time basis is subject to Faculty, School or Section convenience and will be confirmed in writing by the Head.
43.12.5 Subject to the employer’s approval an employee who has returned on a part time basis may revert to full time work at the same classification level within two (2) years of the recommencement of work.
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