Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

The Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate has been accredited as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace since August 2008.

The Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) leads the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and provides strategic advice and support to the Chief Minister, Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development and the Cabinet on policy, financial and economic matters, service delivery and whole of government issues. The Directorate facilitates the implementation of government priorities and drives many new initiatives.

First accredited as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace in August 2008, CMTEDD is committed to maintaining its accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace to support its workforce, which is made up of approximately 50% women. CMTEDD aims to provide a family-friendly workplace that enables staff to balance breastfeeding and their work responsibilities. As the individual needs of the mother, carer and baby will vary; we are committed to offering flexible work arrangements including access to FlexiSpaces providing office-based staff with the opportunity to work from multiple locations. FlexiSpaces are designed to reduce commuting time and help staff balance professional duties and personal/family commitments.
 

CMTEDD provides a range of entitlements and policies to support its staff, including those who are breastfeeding. These include:

• 18 weeks paid Primary Care Giver
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave
• Flexible work arrangements, including flexible working hours
• Part-time work arrangements
• Job share arrangements
• Carer’s leave
• Purchased leave
• Lactation breaks are available to employees to breastfeed (go to the child or have the child brought into the office) or express breastmilk during work hours.
• Vacation childcare subsidy
• Family care costs reimbursement
• Access to counselling and related services