What it means to work for Council.

The Tablelands Regional Council provides a strong support network and a challenging working environment, combined with flexible working conditions to enjoy the spectacular living of the Tablelands Region.

1	Family Friendly Working Conditions
	Council currently offer up to 6 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave dependent on years of service and Council encourage staff to return to work when they are ready, through the provision of Part-time work and job share opportunities.

2	Excellent Superannuation
	When you commence contributions of 6% of your salary, Council will increase their contribution to 12%, thereby matching your contributions $2 for every $1.

3	Flexible Working Conditions
	Council employee staff under different working arrangements. The consistent standard of working hours for the internal workforce is one rostered day off per four week period and for external staff one day off per fortnight.

4	Wellness Programs
	The well being of employees is a priority for Tablelands Regional Council. Programs to foster employee fitness and wellbeing are regularly run throughout the region. In addition to this Council provide an Employee Assistance Program to assist staff with the cost of attending Counselling sessions if required and Medibank Private provide group rates to Council employees.

5	Employment Security
	As one of the largest employment providers in the region, Council offers long term employment oportunities and encourages staff to build a career in Local Government. Some staff have worked with Council for over 30 years and have moved through various career paths whilst maintaining employment within the region.

Diverse Training Opportunities

Through consultation with Council's dedicated Learning and Development officer both in-house and externally run training programs are regularly undertaken to support Council staff in their roles. Council provide learning and development opportunities regularly in the form of; cadetships, apprenticeships, traineeships, plant operator tickets, customer service skills, leadership skills and much much more.

7	Leave opportunities
	Council offer 5 weeks annual leave per year.

8	Saftey Focused Culture
	Council have implemented a WHS Management Plan and are taking strides in shaping a safety focused culture.

9	Locality Allowance
	Council offer locality / district allowance to all employees. The value of this allowance is dependent on your role and personal circumstance.