Note: This information has been prepared to advise and assist you when applying for vacancies in DEEWR. Ensure you read it in conjunction with the Position Description.
We understand that you should be rewarded for your work and that your salary should also reflect the economic climate. In our current DEEWR Collective Agreement 2009-11 we offer a very competitive salary with yearly increases and yearly level increases based on your annual performance.
We also provide a number of competitive benefits including but not limited to:
Annual Leave
We offer you 4 weeks annual leave each year, office shutdown between Christmas and New Years, and also provide options to purchase up to 8 weeks additional leave each year. We also offer long service leave to those who have been with the APS for 10 years.
Personal Leave
We understand that personal leave should cover not only personal illness or injury but also short term caring of family members, personal emergencies, supporting your family or even moving house. We support all our people through personal leave options to support you at these times.
Paid Maternity Leave
We offer you 14 weeks (28 weeks at half pay) paid maternity or adoption leave. We also have considered the importance of the supporting partner and offer up to 2 weeks (4 weeks at half pay) supporting partner leave.
Flexible Working Arrangements
At DEEWR, we understand that everyone’s situations are different. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements that can be negotiated with your manager. This includes part-time employment, flexible hours of work, and working from home.
Flextime
We know that everyday at work is different and your hours may vary depending on your work demands. We offer all APS Employees (and equivalent) flextime to take account of the need to balance the achievement of organisational outcomes and your personal commitments.
Learning and Development
We offer development programs for entry-level employees, leadership, professional skills training, executive development and business area training. We also provide access to online learning and development courses for you to undertake at your own pace. If you want to extend your academic learning we also provide support by providing time off, and monetary assistance.