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Career Break Policy - Policy register
Career Break Policy - Policy register
Classification
Human Resources
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Download the Career Break Policy
Service area
Human Resources
Scope
This policy applies to Local Government Council employees who have at least 2 years continuous service, excluding Teachers and other colleagues under SNCT terms and conditions who have a separate provision in the SNCT agreement.
Approval body
Finance and Resources Committee
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Download the Finance and Resources Committee minute of 24 September 2026
Review cycle
As Required
