how long to take leave again?

[Kazbah]

I'm with telstra and a lot of the conditions carry over from government times - we can actually start mat leave without returning IYKWIM? But to keep our job open you have to work at least 1 day / year. So you should be able to start mat leave any time. And now you can take up to 18 months off work and not lose your job.

[StrawberryMumma]

Good question..I wondered that too after I had my first baby..Guess maybe ask your manager?

[Nai]

It depends on your company policy but being in a government system that is highly unionised your conditions should be transparent. I think that seeing that you have been there over 12 months from commencing employment and that you have returned to work since having the first baby then you should be fine. I would call the union though to enquire.