Rewards & Benefits

Bonus / Incentive Scheme
Incentive payment based on individual performance and company performance

Salary Sacrifice
Salary packaging options for employees include - superannuation, novated motor vehicle, mobile phone, professional fees and union fees

Income Protection Insurance Cover
Year round cover - two years maximum payment

Death and Capital Loss Insurance Cover (accident or injury)
Maximum payment $156,000

Superannuation
Generous employer superannuation contributions and employee choice

Work Cover Make-Up Payments
100% cover for up to 12 months

Education Assistance Scheme
HECs and fees reimbursed, paid leave for examinations

Career Planning Programmes
Career Focus workshops

Deakin University Affiliation
Leadership and development programs, Certificate of Management and Diploma Courses

Examination Leave
Paid exam leave
Formal performance management program linked to employee development

Recreation Leave
20 days per year
Purchased Leave - up to 4 weeks (48/52 arrangement) by salary sacrifice

Sick Leave
Generous sick leave entitlements

Long Service Leave
13 weeks after 10 years service
1.3 weeks per year
Pro rata long service leave (available after 7 years)

Service Awards
Awards for 10, 20, 25, 30 & 40 years’ service
25 year club annual dinner

Carers' Leave
10 days paid per year to look after sick family members

Maternity Leave
15 weeks paid leave at full pay or 30 weeks at half pay - plus up to a maximum of 12 months leave without pay

Paternity Leave
Ten days paid leave - plus up to a maximum of 12 months leave without pay

Adoption Leave
Up to 12 months leave without pay

Flexible Working Conditions
Permanent part-time hours
Flexible arrangements

Special Paid Leave
Bereavement leave: two days paid leave
Jury service, blood donor, bone marrow, army reserve, citizenship ceremony, major sporting events, emergencies, H&S Rep: two weeks per year

Extended Leave Without Pay
Up to 12 months

Corporate Wardrobe / Clothing
Clothing provided to field workers
80% subsidy initially provided on corporate wardrobe and the 50% subsidy for future purchases

Electrical Goods
Purchase interest free on the DRIP system; automatic pay deductions

Parking Facilities
Parking available on site at most regional sites
Parking provided as part of package for senior roles
 
Relocations / Transfers
Mobility provisions provided: relocation payments, rental assistance, bridging finance

Employee Relations
Enterprise Bargaining Agreements and Common Law Employment Agreements in place
 
Community Support
Sponsorship and support provided for community events (Tree Planting, business awards)
 
MET Ticket Offer
Purchase annual MET ticket at special rate with fortnightly payroll deduction

Counselling Services (Coverge International)
For family, personal or work situations - confidential and professional, on or off-site
 
energise! Wellness Program
Health assessment programs offered to employees & their partners

SBE Examinations
Eye tests for all employees who use screen based equipment.
Company subsidy for glasses.

Health & Safety Reward & Recognition
Team based rewards for outstanding health and safety performance. Functions range from afternoon teas, BBQ's to formal dinner dances with partners.

Company Sports Events
Family Sports Day, Golf Day, sponsorship of sporting teams and events

Social Clubs
Social club facilities and activities
Company subsidies for social clubs

Each year our Spirit of Excellence Awards recognise and reward employees who have made outstanding contributions to the company, our customers or the community. Employees are nominated by colleagues and managers.

Spirit of Excellence Award recipients receive a paid day off, $1500 to donate to the charity of their choice, a gala dinner and accommodation for the employee and their partner, $250 spending money and a morning tea in their honour.