Parental Leave Notice Template

[Your Full Name] [Your Address] Phone: [Your Phone Number] Email: [Your Email] [Date] [Manager's Name] [Manager's Title] [Company Name] [Company Address] Dear [Manager's Name], RE: Notice of Intention to Take Parental Leave I am writing to formally notify you of my intention to take parental leave in accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES) under the Fair Work Act 2009. Employment Details Position: [Your Position/Title] Employment Start Date: [Employment Start Date] Type of Leave: [Type of Parental Leave] Leave Details Expected date of birth/placement: [Expected Date of Birth/Placement] Intended leave start date: [Intended Leave Start Date] Intended return to work date: [Intended Return to Work Date] Total leave duration: [Total Leave Duration] I confirm that I have completed at least 12 months of continuous service with [Company Name] and am therefore eligible for up to 12 months of unpaid parental leave, with the right to request an additional 12 months (up to 24 months total). I understand that I am required to provide at least 10 weeks' notice of my intention to take parental leave and to confirm the dates at least 4 weeks before the leave is due to start. [Additional Notes (optional)] I am happy to discuss arrangements for covering my role during this period and to assist with any handover prior to my leave commencing. I also intend to apply for the Government Paid Parental Leave scheme through Services Australia separately. Please confirm receipt of this notice in writing. Yours sincerely, [Your Full Name]