Employee benefits

Campbelltown fosters a vibrant workplace where our people are not just employees, but integral members of our dynamic team.

Our Employee Value Proposition aligns with our core values of:

• team work
• leadership
• respect
• accountability and
• customer focus.

These values are the driving force behind our dynamic culture.

Campbelltown is more than a workplace. We care and invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people. Come join us and enjoy an array of benefits including professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and flexible working arrangements.

Join our thriving team, where your journey is more than a job - it’s a valuable path to fulfilment and success.

Flexible working arrangements

We understand that 9 am to 5 pm doesn’t suit everyone, and we recognise the benefits of a flexible working environment. We offer a range of flexible work options that can be requested/considered by our staff, including:

• Rostered days off
• Work from home (depending on the nature of the work and operational impacts)
• Part-time employment
• Leave without pay
• Secondments
• Job-sharing

Family friendly

We recognise that we all have commitments outside of work. We offer a variety family-friendly options to support staff, including:

• Special leave for family emergencies
• Family/carer leave
• Family and domestic violence leave
• Bereavement/compassionate and funeral leave
• Children in the workplace guidelines

Diversity and inclusion

We value and embrace diversity within the workplace and are committed to creating a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. This can be seen through the following staff initiatives:

• Disability Traineeship
• Diversity and Inclusion Plan
• Reconciliation Action Plan

Staff are supported to attend and participate in significant cultural or religious events and can access leave as provided under the relevant Enterprise Agreement.

Council's values are also an important part of our working life:

• respect
• teamwork
• leadership
• integrity
• customer focus

Leave arrangements

A wide range of paid and unpaid leave options are available to assist employees in managing both the personal and professional aspects of their lives. Our leave arrangements are also designed to meet legislative, Enterprise Agreement and operational requirements:

• Annual leave
• Personal leave
• Long service leave
• Family and domestic violence leave
• Bereavement/compassionate leave
• Funeral leave
• Emergency management leave
• Jury duty and witness leave
• Cultural leave
• Defence Force leave
• Leave to represent the state/nation
• Special leave
• 3 paid grace days over the Christmas closure period

In addition to the above leave entitlements staff also have the option to access up to additional 4 weeks purchased leave per year.

Eligible full-time field staff have access to a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO) and eligible full-time administration staff have access to a monthly RDO. These RDOs allow staff to attend to personal matters such as medical or dental appointments during weekday time.

Parental leave payment

Eligible staff may take advantage of our parental leave entitlements:

• 2 weeks of partner leave
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Extended carer’s/professional development leave

Staff are also supported to apply for a period of unpaid leave of up to 24 months for administration staff and up to 6 months for field staff, to enable them to care for an immediate family member or so they can expand on their professional development. At the end of this period of leave the staff member is able to return to their previous role/normal duties.

This leave can be applied for following a period of service and only applies to eligible staff.

Learning and development

We provide a supportive environment and encourage the development of our employees’ knowledge and skills. On the job training is provided, with opportunities for professional and personal development. We support staff development by offering the opportunity to take part in the following initiatives:

• Completion of an annual performance management review process
• Access to training courses and professional development, including multiskilling
• ASPIRE Program, our future leaders’ program
• People and Culture Leadership Bites sessions
• Leadership forums
• Local Government Professionals Management Challenge
• Conference attendance
• Traineeships
• Study leave

We also offer secondments, job shadowing, higher duties and internal promotion opportunities.

Employee wellbeing

We recognise the importance of wellbeing and balance in our personal and professional lives. We encourage staff to stay healthy in body and mind by participating in our wellbeing program, which offers initiatives such as:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Meditation
• Discounted massages
• Financial information sessions
• Flu vaccinations
• Skin cancer screening
• Health assessments

Our staff are also encouraged to become a member of The ARC Campbelltown, where they can access a $100 discount on gym membership. Staff attending the ARC also receive a discount on purchases at the café (ARC Staff 20% and Admin/Office/Field Staff 10% discount).

Income protection

Staff are able to purchase income protection via the Local Government Income Protection Fund which is available to local government employees in South Australia and offers competitive rates and benefits.

Bullying and harassment contact officers

We have a network of contact officers throughout the organisation who are available to ensure staff feel supported and have someone to talk to.

Return to work assistance

An early intervention program and rehabilitation process are in place to manage both work-related illness or injury, and any significant personal illness or injury.

Uniforms/personal protective equipment

Uniforms and tools of trade are supplied to staff in field or customer-facing positions. Staff are also provided with the opportunity to purchase a corporate uniform, and we will advance up to $1,000 per year towards this.

Administration staff are encouraged to dress casually on Fridays by wearing their Campbelltown City Council polo shirts and jeans.

Campbelltown is committed to workplace safety, therefore personal protective equipment is provided to all employees, as required.

Salary sacrifice

Staff have the option to access a variety of salary sacrifice benefits. These include novated leases (through a nominated external provider), and additional superannuation contributions.

Retirement program

We understand your life doesn’t end here; it only really begins... That's why our staff are encouraged to think about their future and how this will be supported by:

• Participating in Council-run retirement programs such as 'Mindset for Life'
• Attending superannuation retirement planning sessions

Connecting with staff

We recognise staff efforts and contributions to our community by sharing good news stories, celebrating successes and promoting upcoming events in the CEO’s memo which is distributed to staff once a month.

Social club activities

Do you like to be social and engage with others in the organisation? Our social club runs up to 6 events throughout the year which enables staff to get to know each other in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. All staff are welcome to become members for $5 per fortnight.

Free on-site parking

Parking at work is hassle free. Our various locations are accessible via car or bike, and staff have access to free car parking available on site.

All of our Council locations provide easy access to public transport. Our main office and library are located across from each other on Montacute Road, Rostrevor. Our field operations centre (depot) is located on the corner of Newton Road and Weymouth street, Campbelltown. The ARC Campbelltown is located on Lower North East Road, Campbelltown.

Facilities

All staff facilities include kitchen amenities and well-equipped lunch rooms.

We care about your wellbeing. All Campbelltown City Council facilities are smoke-free. Designated smoking areas are provided.