Benefits of the Summer Cadet Program

We have developed an employment package to help you get the most from your job in the department, and to balance your work and personal life. As well as your salary starting from $41 965 and having access to an attractive superannuation scheme and flexible working hours. you will be able to utilise the following services provided to staff.

Wellbeing program

The department is committed to building a culture that places emphasis on the health and wellbeing of employees and encourages a balance between work and personal commitments.

The department's Wellbeing Program supports this through varied health promotion initiatives and activities which focus on the social, mental and physical health of employees. The program includes free influenza vaccinations, a carer's room, health seminars, quit smoking assistance, annual health checks, cooking demonstrations and physical activities such as lunchtime walking groups. The department also facilitates a variety of user-pays activities such as Dru-Yoga and Zumba.

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a short-term confidential, professional counselling service available throughout Australia as a face-to-face service during work hours (by appointment) and by telephone during or outside of work hours. It is a free service offered to all departmental employees and their immediate family