Why work at PSC?

Graph with benefits of working at PSC

We understand the importance of rewarding employees for their efforts. Our benefits are designed to take care of all of you – keeping you physically, emotionally, financially and socially healthy.

Some of the additional incentives we offer are:

  • Work/life balance – with a range of flexible work arrangements including flexitime (up to 15 days per year for full time employees and pro-rated for part time), rostered days off, 4 day weeks, 9 day fortnights, hybrid WFH arrangements.
  • Generous leave entitlements – up to 15 days personal leave, 2 days Community Volunteer Leave, Picnic Day and purchase up to 12 months of additional paid leave.
  • Parental leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer plus Federal Government Paid Parental Leave scheme.
  • Long service leave – qualify after just 5 years of service.

  • Competitive pay and rewards – competitive and clear salary level and grading system and retention allowance paid every December.
  • Discounted health insurance – through Medibank.
  • Free parking – Across all our sites.
  • Coffee and food – keep sustained at our on-site café in our Administration Building.

  • Ongoing personal and professional development – available during work hours, through career development, educational assistance, training and professional membership support.
  • Health and wellbeing – award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms, health facilities and pools, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering counselling for you and your immediate family.

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Where we work

Our hybrid working approach means that some of our employees have the opportunity to work from varied workspaces. Our sites and offices offer varied workspaces to connect and collaborate for specific events, meetings or activities.

Raymond Terrace Administration building, our new depot at Raymond Terrace, Nelson Bay and Heatherbrae depots, libraries, waste transfer stations, Holiday Parks and Koala Sanctuary, construction sites, OOSH centres within our area.

Our values

Port Stephens Council's RITES values

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

PSC values Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and strives to create an inclusive workplace. We provide fair opportunities for development, progression, and work conditions to all. We celebrate differences in age, ethnicity, gender, religion, language, physical appearance, sexual orientation, socioeconomic
status, education, and diversity of thought. We are inclusive and committed to creating a respectful and supportive environment for all individuals and groups, making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Community Wellbeing Strategy
Yabang Gumba-Gu (Road to Tomorrow) agreement

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