Sector-leading leave

We offer generous leave options, including: 

• Merri Health Day - extra day each year for you 
• Option to swap public holidays 
• Gender transition/affirmation support leave 
• Community or charitable volunteering leave 
• Paid cultural and ceremonial leave
• Career break - up to 12 months unpaid leave 
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers 

Additional leave entitlements and information can be viewed at any time via our Merri Health Agreement 2021, which applies to over 75% of Merri’s workforce.