Parental leave at Deloitte: real flexibility, real support
From paid leave with no waiting periods to flexible return-to-work options, here’s how Deloitte supports you through every stage of your parenting journey.
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Starting or growing your family is one of the biggest moments in life - full of joy, change, and new responsibilities. And it shouldn’t mean pressing pause on your career if you don’t want it to.
At Deloitte, we’ve built our parental leave and support policies around a simple idea: you deserve to be supported at every stage of the journey, without compromise.
We recognise how important it is to support our people during this time, not just through leave, but by making sure they feel confident returning, staying connected, and progressing in their careers.
Whether you’re planning a family, expecting your first child, or returning to work after time away, our parental leave and family support policy is designed to meet you where you are.
Here’s how we support working parents at Deloitte - from day one.
Paid Parental Leave - Available from Day One
From your first day at Deloitte, you have access to up to 18 weeks of Paid Parental Leave - no waiting periods, no tenure requirements for both Primary & Secondary caregivers. Whether you’re welcoming your child through birth, adoption, surrogacy, or permanent foster care, this time is yours to spend where it matters most.
You can take that time in a way that fits your family:
- All in one go
- Across multiple blocks
- Or through a flexible part-time arrangement
This flexibility gives you choice in how you structure your time away - because no two families or journeys to parenthood are the same.
It’s your leave, your way.
I took 14 months of parental leave after having twins. I never felt pressured to return earlier than I was physically and mentally able to do so. Upon my return, I was supported and mentored by multiple senior partners as I stepped back into client work.
Aneliese Algie | Partner, Audit & Assurance
A return to work that works for you
Coming back to work after time away isn’t always easy.
That’s why we offer more than just time off - we invest in helping you to make your transition back to work as smooth as possible.
- Return to Work Support Payment: For 12 months after returning from 18+ weeks of continuous parental leave, we top up your pay based on your return hours — giving you financial breathing room as you adjust to your new way of working.
- Adjusted Performance Expectations: You can work with your Career Coach to flex your performance metrics for up to 12 months, making space to rebuild your rhythm at work without the pressure.
These benefits are a reassurance that you’re not expected to bounce back overnight and you’ll be supported as you navigate the challenges of balancing work and family life. At Deloiite we give you more room to do both.
Deloitte’s Return to Work support benefit means I am able to work for four days a week and continue to be paid full time. This flexibility has enabled me to transition back into work whilst still enjoying time with my baby girl.
Eudora Kwong - Director, Strategy, Risk & Transactions
Keeping in touch and securing your future
Parental leave doesn’t have to mean disconnecting entirely. You have the option to take up to 10 paid Keeping in Touch Days to attend key meetings, planning sessions or trainings - and if you use them during Paid Parental Leave, they won’t cut into your leave time.
Meanwhile, your superannuation will continue to grow, not just on Paid Leave but also on up to 34 weeks of Unpaid Leave and while receiving the Return to Work Support Payment - because long-term security matters too.
Support Beyond the Expected
Families are formed and grow in all kinds of ways - and we’ve made sure our policies reflect that.
- Fertility Leave: Up to 5 paid days a year for treatment and recovery
- Miscarriage Leave: 10 paid days if you or your partner experience a miscarriage
- Professional Coaching: Three personalised coaching sessions before, during, or after leave to support your mindset and goals
Because becoming a parent is never just about logistics - it’s emotional, physical, and deeply personal. At Deloitte, we believe that care shouldn’t begin and end with the birth of a child but should be available every step of the journey.
Your family, your future, fully supported
Starting or growing your family shouldn’t come at the cost of your career - and at Deloitte, we’re proud to offer a parental leave policy that helps our people thrive at home and at work.
From your first day with us to your return from leave (and every moment in between), we’re here to make sure you feel empowered, respected, and supported.
Whether you're navigating fertility treatment, adjusting to life with a newborn, or figuring out how to make your return to work sustainable - you don't have to do it alone.
We’ll work with you to make it work.
Ready to take the next step in a place that supports every part of your life - not just your career?
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