Employee benefits
Why work for the Town?
Thank you for your interest in joining the Town of Victoria Park team.
The Town of Victoria Park has had a significant journey towards cultural optimisation and developing a high-performance organisation. In 2014 we won a national award for successfully transforming our organisational culture.
We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and valuing our employees, providing career opportunities within the Town and maintaining a high level of staff satisfaction.
Work-life balance
The Town is committed to providing a workplace with work-life balance. Some of the initiatives we offer include:
- flexible working arrangements
- monthly and fortnightly rostered days off
- job sharing and part-time opportunities
- paid parental leave
- deferred salary schemes
- purchased annual leave
- five weeks annual leave.
Equal opportunity employer
As an equal opportunity employer, the Town is committed to the provision of equal opportunity to all of our employees. The Town ensures that all employees and potential employees are treated fairly and in a non-discriminatory manner when applying for jobs, or in the course of their employment. The Town strives to provide a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment to create a fulfilling work environment for all employees.
Training and development
We have generous training and development opportunities, including an excellent annual corporate training calendar and a study assistance program.
Safe and healthy workplace
The Town is committed to providing its employees with a safe and healthy workplace.
Current initiatives include:
- free use of gym and aquatic facilities (conditions apply)
- annual flu injections
- annual skin cancer screenings
- health assessments
- fruit delivered to the workplace
- promotion of charitable events.
Employee Assistance Program
We also provide staff with access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP provides a confidential counselling service for all employees and their immediate families to resolve personal or work related issues.
Financial benefits
When working for the Town, you can also receive:
- an attractive superannuation co-contribution scheme, which can be up to 15.5%
- discounts on corporate health insurance
- novated leasing options.
Breastfeeding friendly workplace
The Town of Victoria Park has officially received accreditation as a breastfeeding friendly workplace by providing a breastfeeding room at its administration building and designated areas at both leisure facilities and depot.
The Town has acknowledged the public health, economic and social benefits of supporting breastfeeding women in paid work and is hoping to lead by example.