At the Women's we have developed a comprehensive program to help develop and support staff because we know that our most valuable asset is our people.
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The Women’s Staff Benefits Program helps us create a positive, safe and productive work environment where staff are recognised and rewarded for the work they do. Through the Staff Benefits Program, we offer employees at the Women's a range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
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Financial Services
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Salary Packaging - Full-time, part-time and casual staff at the Women’s can achieve generous tax savings through a range of salary packaging options, including the $9095 threshold, meal entertainment debit card, holiday accommodation and venue hire, novated car leases, and more.
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Fee-Free Banking - Arrangements with credit unions offer savings on the full range of banking products, including home and personal loans, insurance, credit and debit cards, term deposits, financial planning, and everyday banking.
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Private Health Insurance - Staff can receive a 12% discount on private health insurance.
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Employee Support
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Employee Assistance Program - Free, confidential counselling and assistance is available to staff for personal and work-related issues. The service is independent, and can be accessed by staff without a referral from management.
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Lifestyle Benefits
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A number of discounts are available to staff for things like telephone and computer products, and services through arrangements with corporate partners.
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Work/Life Balance
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Parental Support - The Women’s is accredited as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace, and offers onsite facilities and policies to support staff who are breastfeeding. Staff receive generous paid parental leave, in addition to the Federally funded scheme.
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Childcare Services - On-site childcare services at the Women’s, Parkville, is available for staff, and can be paid via pre-tax salary deductions. They offer both casual and permanent places; availability is not guaranteed.
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Flexible Working Arrangements - Women’s staff can access, by negotiation, a range of flexible working options, including leave without pay, working from home, ADOs, flexi-time, part-time and casual hours.
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Car Parking - Undercover, secure car-parking is available for staff at the Parkville site. Casual and permanent parking is on offer, with permanent access paid via pre-tax salary deductions.
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Health and Wellbeing
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Staff Health Clinic - The Women’s staff clinic is located at the Royal Melbourne Private Hospital. Women’s staff have access to three GPs, including two female GPs. All doctors bulk bill, and several appointments per day are set aside for staff to ensure short waiting times.
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Gym Memberships - The Women’s offer a range of discounted and subsidised gym services and memberships at several gyms in Melbourne.
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Well Women’s Clinic - Women’s staff can visit this free clinic, and benefit from services delivered by women’s health nurses, such as pap tests, breast self-awareness education, and tests for STI’s.
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