[Policy Network] Maternity transitions in management

Are you a manager in the public sector and had an experience with maternity leave?

Would you like to contribute to research interested in understanding the factors affecting women’s representation in management within the public sector following maternity leave?



This study is looking for interest people who may be:

a) women who are in a level 7 or above (or equivalent) position and have returned to work in the last five years following a maternity transition that may be interested in participating from an individual/personal perspective? and/or

b) human resources managers and/or line managers who have been involved with women’s maternity transitions and would like to participate from an organisational perspective?

If you, or someone you know, is interested in contributing to this worthwhile study, please review the attached contact Cherie Wabeke via email cherie.wabeke_at_postgrad.curtin.edu.au<mailto:cherie.wabeke_at_postgrad.curtin.edu.au> or phone 0408250300.



As part of all university research, a rigorous ethical clearance is conducted and has been endorsed under the Australian Code for Responsible Research. As such, I would like to stress that any involvement either organisationally or individually will remain confidential, used only for the purposes of this study. All information obtained and used will be non-identifiable and there will be no matching between agency and individual.



Alternatively, if you wish to talk to an independent person about any aspect of this study you can contact Curtin University's Human Research Ethics Committee on 9266 2784 or emailhrec_at_curtin.edu.au<mailto:hrec_at_curtin.edu.au>.



Please find attached the Participant Information Sheet, which can also be forwarded with this e-invitation to someone you know who may be interested to provide context to the research.



I thank you for your participation consideration in advance.



Cherie Wabeke

Curtin University – Research Student