Most EBAs provide paid Professional Development (PD) leave, letting you attend training or conferences.

Use the email template below to apply for your PD leave.

Feel free to adjust it—just make sure to include the dates, number of days, and the type of CPD activity you’re planning.

You’ll also need to give at least 6 weeks’ notice, though some employers may require 8 weeks for rostering purposes.

Dear (insert name of Manager),

I’d like to take (insert number of days) of my Professional Development leave entitlement on (insert date) to attend (name of training or conference activity). You can find the agenda online at anmftas.org.au

I look forward to a favourable response so I can register today.

Regards,
(your name) 

Your employer must notify you in writing whether your leave request is approved or denied within seven days.

Your application will be approved by your employer unless there’s exceptional circumstances that justify non-approval which must be stated in their communication.

Check your entitlements to PD leave in your enterprise agreement via our ‘Pay and Agreements’ page here.

You can also contact the ANMF Member Support Team on (03) 6223 6777 or log a call back request from them via your ANMF Member Portal.