Parents & Carers at Essential Energy

Essential Energy recognises the importance of parental leave for all employees through the provision of non-gendered parental leave. Eligible employees can receive 26 weeks full pay upon the birth, surrogacy or adoption of a baby.

We also understand that everybody’s circumstances are different and unique, and that the traditional workday doesn’t work for everyone. Eligible employees can request a Flexible Working Arrangement to suit their personal circumstances. 

We are proudly certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace by Family Friendly Workplaces, a community of progressive organisations united in driving global and sustainable change by creating family-friendly workplaces. The certification aims to improve the work life wellbeing of our people and their families by implementing leading policies and practices that foster a family-inclusive culture. This includes comprehensive support for flexible work, parental leave, family care and family wellbeing.