Our benefits

We care about the health and wellbeing of our people and offer an extensive range of benefits to help you live your best work-life.

Our benefits help you to:

Balance your work-life

  • Monthly or fortnightly Rostered Days Off for full-time staff – your choice
  • A range of flexible working options are available, relevant to your circumstances and the responsibilities of your role. Options may include: 
  • Hybrid / remote working 
  • Part-time hours
  • A compressed working week 
  • Flexible start and finish times to suit your personal circumstances 
  • Opportunity to purchase up to six weeks additional leave each year 
  • Up to 15 weeks paid Primary Caregiver parental leave 
  • Up to 5 weeks paid Secondary Caregiver parental leave 
  • Paid blood donor leave 
  • Gender affirmation leave 
  • Cultural and ceremonial leave 
  • Bring your dog to work program offered at the main office 
  • Convenient onsite self-service cafe at the main office.

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Prioritise your health and wellbeing

  • Free weekly exercise classes and walking groups
  • Discounted corporate health insurance 
  • 50% off gym membership fees at Mill Park Leisure, Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre and Whittlesea Swim Centre 
  • Access multiple health and fitness facilities at a discounted rate with a Fitness Passport membership 
  • Free annual flu vaccinations
  • A regular program of wellness seminars and learning opportunities across topics such as mental wellbeing, meditation, healthy eating, sleep and financial health 
  • Access to free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Onsite access to free Physiotherapy services for conditions impacting performance or comfort at work (main office) 
  • Onsite gym equipment (main office and Epping depot) 
  • Book a bike to use in your lunch break or to move between Council sites 
  • Free fresh fruit (main office and Epping and Whittlesea depots).

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Continuously learn and grow

  • Extensive range of learning programs and supports to help you grow and meet your learning needs (online and in-person) 
  • Apply for financial support and / or additional leave to undertake tertiary study, through our Study Assistance program 
  • Grow your leadership skills through our comprehensive leadership development programs, including our core Leading 2 Success program, our Emerging Leaders Program and our annual Leadership Summit.

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Stay connected

  • Join the Social Club to meet and mingle with your colleagues from across the organisation 
  • Keep up to date with organisational initiatives at our quarterly All Staff Forums and through our weekly staff newsletters 
  • A thriving events calendar that includes opportunities to celebrate, support or acknowledge significant events or achievements. For example, our annual Staff Awards event, IDAHOBIT and R U OK? Day.

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Maximise your savings

  • 17.5% annual leave loading (eligible staff) 
  • Access a range of discounts through our: 
  • Corporate health insurance plans 
  • Movie ticket discount scheme 
  • Social Club discount scheme - for a selection of experiences, gift cards, attractions, retail and dining 
  • Discounted gym membership.

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