Campbelltown fosters a vibrant workplace where our people are not just employees, they are 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 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 – its a path to fulfilment and success.

Flexible Working Arrangements

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

• Nine day fortnight (RDO)
• Work from home (depending on the nature of the work and operational impacts)
• Part time employment
• Leave without pay
• Secondments
• Job-sharing

Family Friendly

Council recognises that we all have commitments outside of work and we offer a variety family-friendly options to support staff, these include:

• Special leave for family emergencies
• Family/carer leave
• Family and Domestic Violence leave (15 days per year)
• Bereavement/Compassionate & Funeral leave
• Children in the workplace guideline

Diversity and Inclusion

Council values and embraces diversity within the workplace and is committed to creating a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment and 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 State/Nation
• Special Leave
• 3 grace days

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 RDO’s allow staff to attend to personal matters (such as doctors or dentist appointments) during work time.

Parental Leave Payment

Feel supported as a parent, take advantage of our parental leave entitlements, these include:

• 2 weeks partner leave
• 6 weeks paid parental leave

Following a period of service and applies to eligible staff.

Extended Carer’s / Professional Development Leave

Staff are also supported to apply for a period of unpaid leave (up to 24 months for admin staff & 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 staff knowledge and skills. On the job training is provided with opportunities for professional and personal development. Council supports staff development by offering staff the opportunity to partake in the following initiatives:

• Completion of an annual performance management review process
• Access to training courses and professional development, multiskilling
• ASPIRE Program (future leaders’ program)
• P & C Leadership Bites sessions
• Leadership Forums
• LGP Professionals Challenge
• Traineeships
• Study leave

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

Employee Wellbeing

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

• Employee Assistance Program
• Pilates
• 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, where Council offers 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 (at their own expense) and the Local Government Income Protection Fund is set up specifically for local government employees in South Australia and offers competitive rates and benefits.

Bullying and Harassment Contact Officers

Contact Officers 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 Council Staff in positions that require them (e.g. customer facing and field staff). Staff in positions that do not require them to wear a uniform are also provided with the opportunity to purchase a corporate uniform, and Council 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 also committed to workplace safety and Personal Protective Equipment is provided to all employees, as required.

Salary Sacrifice

Staff are able to access a variety of salary sacrifice options, these include novated leases (through Utopia) 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 super retirement planning sessions

Connecting with Staff

Our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) recognises 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

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 able to become members for $5 per fortnight.

Free Onsite Parking

Park 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 council office and public library are located across from each other on Montacute Road.  Our field operations centre (Depot) is located on the corner of Newton Road and Weymouth street, Campbelltown. The Aquatic Recreation Centre (ARC) is on Lower North East Road, Campbelltown.

Facilities

All staff facilities include kitchen amenities and lunch rooms.

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