Employee Benefits and Conditions Working at the City of

The City is strongly committed to ensuring all employees achieve The (the City) strives to be a workplace a healthy work life balance. which understands what employees value. We are committed to support not only your professional In addition to the Terms and Conditions of your employment, the City offers development, but also your personal endeavours, by numerous initiatives to assist in offering a range of staff amenities and benefits. The City accomplishing a work life balance. of Perth (the City) provides a rewarding and exceptional working environment, aiming to create a work life The City provides employees with: balance for employees. • A comprehensive health and wellbeing program; • Professional and personal Please visit the HR Intranet Homepage or contact the HR development; Unit on 9461 3278 for more information on the following • Flexible working arrangements; employee benefits and conditions. • Financial enhancements; and • A variety of leave entitlements. THE CITY OF PERTH OFFERS EMPLOYEES...

Prime Central CBD Location Dry Cleaning Services Equal Opportunity Council House is located in a Dry cleaning services are The City is committed to the prime central CBD location on available to the City’s employees principle of equal opportunity for St Georges Terrace overlooking at a discounted rate. all employees that is free from the Swan River and a short discrimination, harassment and walk to the Bell Tower and Social Club unfair treatment. Perth Convention Centre. The The social club organises a City’s other facilities are located variety of entertaining, cultural Recognition of Employees – throughout the CBD and in and fun events – from the Presentation Osborne Park. monthly sundowners to the As an expression of appreciation, annual Christmas Dinner Dance a presentation will be made to Easy Access to Public Transport and everything in between. There employees of the City of Perth Train lines and bus stations are is something for everybody! who achieve 10 plus years’ service a short walk away from City of with the City as either a cash Perth facilities. Take advantage Microsoft Licenses payment or gift. of Perth’s CAT bus service. The As an employee of the City, you The payment for between 10 and City of Perth Depot is located in can enjoy a 30% discount on 15 years’ service will only be paid Osborne Park, near Glendalough Office 365 home or personal upon leaving or retiring from train and bus station. annual subscriptions through the employment with the City. Microsoft Home Use Program. Smoke Free Environment Following recognition of 15 years’ service, employees will be All City of Perth facilities and Library Facilities presented with a cash payment or vehicles are smoke free. There The is gift for every subsequent 5 years are designated areas for people available for employees to join. of service. to smoke. Membership is free! Employee Farewell Functions Lunch Room Facilities Proactive Safety Management The City provides farewell All City of Perth locations provide Safety is priority at the City functions for employees with kitchen facilities and lunch rooms. and we all endeavour to ensure a length of service of 1 year employees leave work the same and greater. Reward and way they arrived. Recognition Program The City provides catering for the function to a maximum The City has CEO Recognition Safety Representatives Award and CEO Perth Stars and First Aid Officers value based on the departing employees’ length of service. Annual Award which recognises The City has fully trained safety excellence, innovation and quality representatives who make up service delivery. Employees may the Safety and Health Committee. also be given gift vouchers, team Employees can also be trained building, lunches and many more. in first aid to become a First Aid Officer.

3 Health and Wellbeing

Healthy Lifestyle Flu Vaccinations Pool Bicycles Reimbursement Annual flu vaccinations are A large and a medium bike are The City assists its employees to provided free of charge to available for recreational and maintain a healthy lifestyle by employees at the City. business use. How about a ride promoting physical activity. A around the Swan River on your monetary contribution of $120 pro Individual Ergonomic lunch break? rata towards the cost of a physical Assessments activity is offered every 12 months The City offers individual Shower/Change Room and Bike e.g. gym membership/equipment. assessments that will alter Storage Facilities Staff can also be reimbursed for the your workstation to a more Council House provides purchase of quit smoking products. ergonomically suited position. employees with an onsite change rooms with showers and bike Neck and Shoulder Massages Employee Assistance Program storage facilities for those who Monthly neck and shoulder ride their bike to work. The City offers an employee massages may be received assistance program which instead of the healthy lifestyle provides a professional Eyesight Screening Policy reimbursement. Relax and feel counselling service for employees The City will assist its employees fresh throughout your work day! and immediate family members. who are experiencing visual problems associated with the Health Risk Assessments Exercise Sessions use of new/existing equipment. The City is allocated a number The City will subsidise a portion The City offers fitness sessions of annual onsite assessments of the cost of glasses and/or such as yoga, pilates, thai chi which provide a confidential contact lenses after private health and meditation. Types of analysis of your physical health insurance rebate. This is a one off sessions and availability vary along with a private consultation. claim for all employees of 50% throughout the year. up to $110 pro rata after a private Skin Cancer Screenings health fund rebate. Onsite Information Sessions, Screenings are offered on Workshops and Presentations an annual basis and usually Foot Care Management Program As part of the health and wellbeing take place between November This program is offered to staff calendar, the City holds health and January. (by management approval) who information sessions, workshops work in areas where there is and/or presentations. Topics can the potential for damage to their include health issues such as feet through excessive standing, mental health, healthy eating walking or climbing. and quit smoking support.

4 Private Health Care If you are a member of HBF, Bupa, or Medibank you may be entitled to more discounts through our corporate membership.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE is provided to all employees to ensure you are working in a safe and healthy environment.

Social and Team Building Events Each Unit holds social and team building events which assists in getting to know your colleagues.

5 Professional and Personal Development

Training and Development Local Government Management Employees will receive on the Association (LGMA) Challenge The City of Perth aims job training and opportunities To assist in personal development to provide a supportive for professional and personal the City is involved in the LGMA learning environment evelopment as required. Challenge which is a team based and encourages the corporate challenge against other The City also offers secondments, development of individual local government authorities. higher duties and internal knowledge and learning promotion opportunities. First 180 Days capabilities. Study Assistance Onboarding Program As a new employee you will be The City provides assistance immersed in the City’s First 180 for study towards a formal Days Onboarding Program. You qualification. Study leave and can even be paid to complete your monetary assistance is subject to compliance training online before management approval. your first day! You will take part in experiential learning placements, community experience days, the Leadership Program and the Mentoring Program whilst receiving guidance and support from your Onboarding Buddy and manager.

6 Flexible Working Arrangements

These arrangements can assist in obtaining work life balance and be beneficial to your health and wellbeing. The flexible working arrangements below are subject to position requirements and may not be available to all employees. Working arrangements may be agreed upon commencement or during your employment discussing your needs with your Manager and a Human Resources Representative.

Flexible Working Arrangements Phased Return to Work Phased Retirement Flexible working arrangements Whether you have been injured At the City of Perth, retirement include but are not limited to; flexi- or been off work for a long period can be phased (e.g. moving from time, rostered day off, agreed day of time, the City will assist you full time to part time to casual). off, working from home and job to return to work with ease. This is dependent on the position share arrangements. Our injury management and requirements. rehabilitation program aims to return you to pre-injury duties. Career Breaks In agreement with management, the City will allow employees to take a career break to pursue other interests.

7 Financial Enhancements

Salary Sacrifice from the employee’s pre-tax salary. If an employee chooses to make Employees at the City are By salary sacrificing these costs, an additional contribution to their eligible to salary sacrifice a employees can reduce their income Superannuation fund (Australian nominated percentage into their tax and gain access to GST savings Super 4.71% or WA Super 5.88%) superannuation fund. on the purchase price, as well as the City will match the employees fuel, servicing and tyre costs. contribution with 5%. It is critical Novated Lease to note that the City will not exceed a contribution level of 14.5%. This The City offers eligible employees Superannuation amount is attributed to by the the opportunity to pay for a new, The City of Perth offers two compulsory super guarantee of or used car, and its running costs superannuation plans: 9.5% and employer contribution from their pre-tax salary through • Western Australian Local of 5%. An employee however, novated leasing. As part of the Government Super Plan; can additionally contribute their lease, the vehicle and associated • City of Perth Super Plan desired level with no limitation. running costs are bundled into a (through AustralianSuper). single payment, which is deducted Leave Entitlements

Annual Leave Public Holidays Adoption Leave Four (4) paid weeks per annum Employees at the City receive Available for adoption of a child including leave loading of 17.5% ten (10) paid public holiday under five (5) years old. (pro rata for part time workers leave days per calendar year. and does not apply to casuals). Parental/Partner Leave Two additional days of paid For primary carers you will receive Personal Leave leave in lieu of repealed twelve (12) weeks paid leave and Employees are entitled to public holidays 92 weeks unpaid leave. For non– personal leave which includes Full time employees receive an primary carers employees can sick and carers leave. additional two (2) days of paid access (at the time of birth): On commencement – Five (5) days; leave in lieu of repealed public One (1) week personal leave; and/or After one (1) year – Ten (10) days; service holidays. Part time Three (3) weeks unpaid leave; After six (6) months – Five (5) days; employees receive the same and/or Other leave. After three (3) years and each benefit in a pro rata amount. year thereafter – Twelve (12) days. Compassionate Leave Leave Without Pay Employees are entitled to three This entitlement may be accessed (3) days of compassionate leave upon agreement with management. per occasion.

Note: Eligibility for Leave Entitlements may vary depending on length of service. 8 Return to Work after Parental Leave Following a period of parental leave, a full time employee who is the primary carer may, on application to the City, be given access to part time hours from the date of the return to work up to the date of the child’s 5th birthday.

Long Service Leave Employees will receive thirteen (13) weeks of long service leave after ten (10) years of service. However, after seven (7) years of service you will receive a pro rata amount.

Purchase Additional Leave An employee may agree with management to purchase leave and take additional time off.

Community Services Leave Employees have access to: Defence Reserve Service Leave; Jury Service and Crown Witness Leave; Voluntary Emergency Management Activity Leave.

Domestic Violence Leave Employees at the City are entitled to access up to five days paid leave to deal with the impacts of domestic violence, as well as the ability to use accrued personal leave.

Representation in Sport Leave The City of Perth recognises the achievement of its employees who have been selected to represent and Australia at recognised national and international competitions and will provide up to 76 hours of paid leave per annum to facilitate employees’ participation in such events.

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