Work/Life
Domestic and Family Violence leave
We care for the safety and wellbeing of our people and are committed to a workplace culture where our people are safe, respected and feel valued. Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) is serious, therefore we can make a difference to employees by providing a safe environment and specific support measures.
Recreational and other leave benefits
We provide paid annual leave in line with industry standards, accrued progressively during the year, accumulating each year.
In addition to personal and carers leave, some of the other leave benefits that may be available to employees are cultural leave, gender affirmation leave, military leave, leave to undertake jury duties, natural disaster and emergency services leave. We will also provide an additional weeks leave for employees who are selected to represent Western Australia or Australia in their area of interest to attend national or international events
Flexible working
Depending upon the role you hold within Shire of Northam , there may be several flexible working arrangements available to you - part time employment, job sharing, adjusting start or finish times, flexible work schedules, working from home and graduated return to work.
Free Membership to Council owned Recreation Facilities
The Shire of Northam has both aquatic facilities, and recreation centres. As an employee of the Shire of Northam you will be provided with free season passes or access to these facilities where the activities are being run by the Shire of Northam. For more details go to.
Discounted Physiotherapy and Gym Membership
We have a partnership with local physiotherapist and gym ????. As an employee at the Shire of Northam you will receive a XX% discount on memberships and preventative physiotherapy appointments (we would need to negotiate is it is even possible)
Health & Wellbeing
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health & Fitness assessments – annually
- Flu Immunisation - annual
- Skin Cancer Screening - annual
- Hearing Tests - annual
- Free Membership to the paraplegic benefit fund
- Transition to retirement
Thinking of retiring, but don’t want to take the leap? We will sit down with you to identify opportunities within our organization to develop a transition plan which may mean working less hours until you retire.
Cultural Awareness
Noongar Culture
All employees will be provided with a development opportunity to recognise, understand, and acknowledge noongar culture. In addition, you will receive a free family pass to attend a guided tour of the Bilya Koort Boodja
Potential Employee referral program
As a current employee you know what we expect from our staff and the culture we are trying to maintain. If you know of someone who would fit in our organisation and add value, you are encouraged to refer them to our People and Culture team. (Should we offer a $500 referral bonus on referred employee one year anniversary? Contingent on referring employee still being with us of course)