What we offer

Employees of Safe Work Australia are engaged under the Public Service Act 1999, and their conditions of service are set out in the Safe Work Australia Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027. On 15 March 2024, salary scales in the Enterprise Agreement were superseded by the Public Service (Subsection 24(1)—Safe Work Australia Non-SES Employees) Determination 2024.

Salary

We offer competitive salary and salary packaging arrangements, with:

  • potential for yearly salary advancement
  • options for broadband advancement through the APS 1 to APS 3, APS 4 to APS 6 and, Government Lawyer levels.

Superannuation

We make a 15.4% employer contribution into either the PSS accumulation plan, a stapled fund or another fund of choice.

Allowances

Staff in these roles get a fortnightly allowance:

  • First Aid Officer
  • Health and Safety Representative
  • Emergency Warden
  • Mental Health First Aid Officer.

Attendance

Our standard working week is 37 hours and 30 minutes within a 7am-7pm bandwidth.

For staff at or below APS level 6, we offer:

  • flex time
  • overtime, penalty rates and overtime meal allowances.

For staff at the Executive level we offer:

  • time off in lieu.

Emergency duty payment and reimbursement for associated child-care is available where applicable.

Leave

Our leave arrangements are:

  • 4 weeks of annual leave each year
  • 18 days paid personal/carer's leave each year 
  • 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers on commencement
  • 8 weeks parental leave for secondary carers on commencement. The leave entitlement for secondary carers will increase in increments to 18 weeks over the life of the Enterprise Agreement up to 24 months unpaid parental leave
  • up to 3 days compassionate leave for each occasion.

Staff may apply for:

  • purchased leave
  • miscellaneous leave with or without pay
  • leave for community service and defence reserve obligations
  • paid adoption and permanent foster care leave in line with parental leave entitlements.

Christmas closedown

We have paid time off during Christmas closedown without deduction from leave balances.

Christmas closedown is from 12.30pm on the last working day before Christmas day to the first working day after New Year's Day.

Professional development

Professional development may be accessed through:

  • a $1,500 individual learning and development allowance each year
  • generous studies assistance arrangements such as paid leave, unpaid leave, and reimbursement up to $4,000 each year
  • a comprehensive graduate development program.

Inclusive workplace

Our inclusive workplace practices include:

  • accreditation as a breastfeeding friendly workplace
  • member of Pride in Diversity
  • personalised plans for employees with disability
  • encouraging people with disability to apply for jobs through the RecruitAbility scheme
  • an active Workplace Inclusion Network.

Health, wellbeing and work life balance

Health and wellbeing is a priority. Our workplace offers access to:

  • a range of flexible working arrangements, including part time and working from home
  • $238 health and wellbeing reimbursement each year
  • sit to stand desks at all workstations
  • Employee Assistance Program services for staff and their family
  • an active social calendar for fundraising and community awareness.

We also have a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including:

  • weekly fruit supplies
  • annual flu vaccinations.

Supporting Information