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Benefits of joining our team
Working at Indigo Shire Council will reward you with a range of opportunities and benefits including
Culture:
Our culture is focussed on employee wellbeing. Our Council has a strong commitment to ensuring that our values are modelled within the workplace.
Family Friendly Working Arrangements:
- 14 weeks paid Maternity Leave
- 3 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Carer's Leave
- 48/52 arrangements*
- Job Sharing opportunities*
*Based on an assessment with organisational requirements
Access to Confidential Counselling:
All employees have access to Council's confidential and free Employee Assistance Program. The program is designed to help employees deal with any work-related or personal problems.
Local Government Health Plan:
All employees have access to the benefits and discounts available under the Local Government Employees Health Plan.
Health & Wellbeing:
Council recognises the importance of employee Heath & Wellbeing. Employees have the opportunity to participate in the Health and Wellbeing program.
Professional Training and Development:
Indigo Shire is committed to developing its people by strategically identifying, developing and evaluating learning opportunities. Access to learning opportunities will be non-discriminatory, based on corporate, team and individual needs.
Council has recently initiated a Talent Management Program that aims to reward high performing employees that demonstrate and model Council values and leadership potential.
Last updated: 16 May 2012