Employee benefits

IT'S A PLACE WHERE I FEEL PART OF THE COMMUNITY

Careers where you can

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OUR TRANSFORMATION IS GIVING ME MORE APPORTUNITIES

Careers where you can

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EVERY DAY IS FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN

Careers where you can

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When you work at Willoughby City Council, you get all the traditional benefits of working in local government. You have job stability and the flexibility to pursue work/life balance. You can work close to home in an organisation that makes a difference to your community.

But we also offer so much more than that.

As a progressive and forward-thinking local council, we know that to attract the best people, we have to offer more than the standard benefits. 

So what we offer is a career path that is yours to own. And we will support you every step of the way. You will have access to the seriously experienced people who work in our organisation. We are committed to your growth so we lay everything we know on the table. What you do with it is in your hands. 

Where you can look after yourself and your loved ones

Potential options include rostered days off, working from home, part-time work, staggered start times and phased retirement.

Health and Wellbeing Leave - up to 2 days per year to participate in health and /or wellbeing activities

Paid Parental leave - After 12 months service employees are eligible for paid special leave – 9 weeks full pay or 18 weeks half pay

Domestic & Family Violence Support - Employees experiencing domestic and family violence can access 10 days paid leave (or more if required) as well as flexible work arrangements.

Where you can enhance your wellbeing

  • Discounts membership for Willoughby Leisure Centre
  • Staff fitness classes and seminars
  • Mindfulness coaching and development sessions
  • Free EAP /employee counselling service for you and your family
  • Access to wellbeing resources, training and development
  • Lunchtime sustainability seminars and workshops
  • Free flu vaccinations and health checks
  • Social club activities
  • Assisted purchase arrangements through payroll for laptop/tablet devices and bicycles

Where you can grow

  • Targeted training and development programs
  • Attendance at conference, seminars, internal and external training
  • Learning Framework and Career Development Toolkit to help you take charge of your career whether it is to grow in current role or consider other areas in Council
  • Educational Assistance for tertiary learning
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