Would you let go of your maternity leave for a better opportunity

[Livenlearn]

I am on mat leave with a 3 month old baby, I saw some really good job roles posted in organizations which are very suitable for my profile and I might get the role as well.
I am in civil services and have got generous mat leave, however these roles would want me to start within next 3 months. I feel really torn between either I should wait it out and enjoy my time with baby as she won't be this little again or go for some dream roles and secure future for my family.
These roles would be a next level up from my current role and they don't come often. Can do with some advice. Thanks

Is a transfer possible if you’re successful? I was offered my dream role elsewhere in the Civil Service a week after I found out I was pregnant after TTC for years. I was unable to transfer as it would have involved a promotion so wouldn’t qualify for maternity pay. I turned the job down although it was upsetting to do so. If you can’t transfer then you’ll either need to retro work for a month or pay back your maternity pay.

I only took 6 months of maternity leave after both of my pregnancies and that was perfect for me - if anything I could have gone back a few weeks sooner. I'm not really a baby person, and I enjoyed my children much more once they could talk! But I returned to work part-time (2.5 days per week), which made the decision much easier. In your shoes I'd absolutely apply for the job you want.