What we can offer you
When you join us, you’ll be able to access a comprehensive range of employee benefits.
From corporate discounts to professional development opportunities, there’s something for everyone including:
- flexible work options
- generous leave provisions including
- 4 weeks annual leave (5 weeks annual leave in regional and remote locations)
- 2 weeks sick leave per year
- long service leave after 7 years
- leave options for carers, emergencies, critical incidents and disasters
- parental leave
- superannuation contributions of up to 12.75%
- salary sacrificing arrangements
- potential recognition of prior service (long service and sick leave entitlements) from previous government or educational institutions
- potential recognition of prior learning
- professional development and study assistance
- wellbeing initiatives
- access to an employee assistance program
- comprehensive domestic and family violence support options
- annual staff recognition awards
- staff working groups and networks i.e. First Nations, Just Pride, Just Ability and Women’s Network.
We have been a member of Pride in Diversity for several years and have contributed to the Australian Workplace Equality Index since 2021.
Inclusion, diversity and equity
Our vision is to be an organisation with a fair, safe and inclusive culture and diverse workforce where everyone brings their whole selves to work. We understand that we will deliver the best quality service through a workforce that fully represents the community.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for positions in our department, including people who identify as members of the following:
- Aboriginal peoples
- Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Australian South Sea Islander peoples
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- People from LGBTIQ+ communities and their allies
- People with disability
- Women.
Selection for employment is based on finding the person best suited to the position, being fair and transparent, and reflecting our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.
For more information read our Inclusion, diversity and equity strategy 2023–27 and Action plan 2023–27.
Professional development
We offer a range of learning and professional development opportunities including:
- in-house training
- professional networks
- mentoring
- practical and on the job training.
Staff Excellence Awards
We value the efforts of our workforce and have a strong focus on acknowledging and rewarding our employees.
We are dedicated to creating a positive workplace culture that celebrates and showcases outstanding contributions by individuals and teams.
Employee Assistance Service
We support our staff through life’s more difficult times such as grief, depression or domestic and family violence.
We provide access to free, professional counselling to help resolve these or other problems affecting our employees' work and/or personal lives. This service is also available to immediate family members.