You will be valued
Valuing our employees and their contributions is very important to us.
Council offers a range of benefits and incentives, including skills-based pay increases, and study assistance.
We also recognise and reward effort and achievement via our Management Awards, and we recognise and reward loyalty and commitment from 5 years onwards via our Recognition of Service Awards.
Council understands and values your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight, and a range of leave options and support.
You will enjoy work-life balance
All full-time staff have the opportunity to work a nine-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements
A range of flexible working arrangements are available to help you better balance your work and life priorities.
You will receive 4 weeks annual leave each year as well as long service leave after 5 years.
- Employee assistance program
We offer a confidential employee assistance program free to you and in some instances, your immediate family for times when you need professional assistance and guidance about work or personal problems.
Options available to suit different needs include paid leave from Council and the government-funded parental leave scheme.
Become a member of our social club and be in the running to go in a lucky number draw each fortnight. The social club holds raffles and events throughout the year.
You will have an opportunity for career progression
We assess our employee's skills at least annually, giving you an opportunity to identify skills you have newly acquired or brought to the position and helping to identify your training needs for the next 12 months.
Council recognises and acknowledges skills and capability based progression and will adjust your pay accordingly.
Carrathool Shire will fully train and develop you to make sure you have the skills to help us meet our organisational objectives. We make sure you are fully trained to carry out your duties.
If you want to further your education and we agree that the study will benefit both you and us, we will help fund it.
You will enjoy great pay and other benefits
We provide annual salary increases, effective from 1 July each year. The percentage increase is determined by the Local Government (State) Award.
All employees are entitled to nominate their own super fund or join the Local Government Superannuation Scheme. You also have the option to salary sacrifice part of your salary into your superannuation.
Specific incentives are used where we need to attract and retain key staff or where it is difficult to recruit to critical positions. These include:
Subsidized housing: Council offers housing at a subsidized rate to specialist / professional roles.
Relocation assistance: Some full-time positions may be considered for relocation assistance including removalist costs (apportioned over a 3, 4, or 5 year period), or a rental/mortgage subsidy.
You will get regular feedback on how you are performing
We let you know exactly what is expected of you in terms of both performance and behaviours.
Each employee has an annual performance review which is linked to Carrathool Shire Council's strategic plans, values and capability framework. Your annual review is your opportunity to reflect and receive formal feedback on the work you have done over the last 12 months.
We make sure you get ongoing feedback regarding your performance; whether you are excelling or have some catching up to do. This is part of our continuous improvement focus.
You will be recognised and rewarded for a job well done
All new starters with Carrathool Shire receive a special welcome pack.
- Management Award/Performance Bonus
Each quarter, Council's leadership team nominate a staff member who has consistently performed at an exceptional level and are seen as role models in all aspects of their work. These outstanding employees are rewarded with a bonus.
We recognise loyal service from 5 years and then every 5 years thereafter.
