Types of leave

Absences allow you to be away from your usual place of duty.

You can apply for carer's leave to look after your close relative if they're sick or injured.

You can apply for leave for exams, before deployment or for specific types of travel.

You can apply for long service leave after 10 years of accrued service.

If you’re pregnant you can get maternity leave.

Parental leave gives you time off to care for a child who permanently joins your family.

You can take personal leave for compassionate reasons or to attend to urgent personal matters.

Members may be eligible for this paid leave if they or their partner gives birth prematurely.

You can apply for war service leave when you return from warlike service overseas.