We think there are many good reasons for becoming part of the City of Whittlesea team.
As one of Australia’s fastest growing municipalities, we can offer you to chance to work on diverse, challenging and innovative projects, and the opportunity to do something different every day.
And we offer a range of employee benefits to ensure our staff grow professionally and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
Our offices are well located and easily accessible by train, bus and car. And if you want to ride to work, we have shower and locker facilities available for staff.
Discover more about the benefits of working for the City of Whittlesea.
Our organisational health and wellbeing program includes a range of programs aimed at helping staff reach a work-life balance that suits them.
Discounted gym membership fees
Employees are eligible for discounted gym membership at Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC).
Membership includes access to the gym, fitness classes, swimming pool, sauna and spa. Payroll deduction is available.
Discounted private health insurance
We offer our staff discounted corporate membership for three of Australia’s leading private health funds.
Express lunchtime classes
We offer a variety of weekly exercise classes at a range of locations.
Employee Assistance Program
Counselling services are provided for work- or non-work-related issues impacting on work performance. Referrals can be made to other service providers where specialist assistance is required.
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation services
There is an onsite physiotherapist at the Civic Centre two days per week. The focus of treatment is on early intervention.
While priority is given to work-related conditions, non-work-related conditions that are adversely affecting work performance may also be treated.
The physiotherapist also provides advice to ensure the workplace - including desks, furniture or vehicles - is set up to reduce the risk of injury.
Discounted movie and theatre tickets
Employees are eligible for discounted movie tickets for Hoyts, Village and Reading cinemas.
Staff can get discounted tickets for many of the theatre productions and shows presented at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC), located next to the Civic Centre.
Vaccinations
Council’s Infectious Diseases Policy provides a range of vaccinations for staff who are at risk of exposure to disease or where a health benefit is identified.
Social Club
We have an active Social Club, which organises a range of free and discounted social events including theatre outings, after work ‘happy hours’, sporting activities and a Christmas function. Membership costs only $1.00 per week.
Recreational and fitness equipment
Staff can book bicycles, treadmills and a pool table for use at lunchtime through our intranet.
Yoga classes
Weekly yoga classes are held at the Civic Centre after work. A small co-contribution is required.
Pilates classes
Weekly Pilates classes are held at the Civic Centre after work. A small co-contribution is required.
We provide our employees with competitive and flexible employment conditions and leave arrangements.
Flexible arrangements
We offer staff the availability of flexible work arrangements:
- full-time*
- part-time*
- work from home*
- job share* - A model of employment in which two or more employees take the responsibility for one full-time position dividing work, pay, holidays and other benefits between them according to the time they work.
*Note: These are subject to availability, operational requirements and management approvals.
A variety of leave entitlements
A range of leave entitlements is available to our employees.
Leave type
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Annual leave
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Four weeks’ paid leave per year (pro-rata for part-time), plus the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
This arrangement involves employees being paid at a fractional rate of 46/52, 47/52, 48/52, 49/52, 50/52 or 51/52 of their annual salary in order to receive an extra one to six weeks annual leave per year.
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Personal or carers leave (incorporating sick leave)
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Twelve days’ personal or carers leave per year.
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Paid maternity leave
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Upon completion of 12 months’ continuous service, female employees are entitled to 14 weeks paid leave (pro-rata for less than full-time employees) and the option of a total period of 12 months’ maternity leave.
Female staff also receive a total of one normal week of ante-natal leave to attend routine medical appointments related to a pregnancy.
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Paid paternity leave
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Upon completion of 12 months’ continuous service, male employees are entitled to two weeks of paid paternity leave.
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Rostered Days Off (RDOs)
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RDOs are available to full-time employees in most work areas. These are generally every four weeks for indoor staff, and every two weeks for outdoor staff.
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Cultural and ceremonial leave
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Staff have the opportunity to observe days of cultural, ceremonial and/or religious significance.
Where attendance requires time away from work, employees will be granted leave from existing entitlements, time-in-lieu, RDOs or unpaid leave.
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We offer a range of benefits and allowances to support our staff in their work.
Salary sacrifice
We give staff the opportunity to ‘sacrifice’ part of their cash salary into additional superannuation contributions.
Bilingual staff allowance
A weekly allowance is available for employees who regularly and frequently use a language other than English in their daily duties when dealing with the public.
First aiders allowance
If you wish to become a staff First Aider we will provide you with the appropriate training and offer you a daily allowance.
Induction program
Our comprehensive induction program provides employees with an understanding of the organisation and local government and an opportunity to meet the CEO.
We support employees develop professionally through skills development and training programs.
In-house skills training
We offer staff a range of in-house skills training on topics including:
- time management
- project management
- dealing with difficult customers
- IT software
- business writing.
External training
We support staff to take external courses and attend seminars and conferences relevant to their work.
Study assistance program
If employees wish to undertake external tertiary studies, we offer a generous study assistance scheme. This involves a financial contribution towards tuition and books and up to four hours study leave a week.