2007 Employer of Choice for Women Award St John of God Health Care has again been named by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) as one of Australia's employers of choice for women. In 2007, EOWA awarded the citation to only 131 organisations nationally, of which only seven were health care organisations. The award is national recognition of St John of God Health Care's efforts to recognise and advance its predominantly female workforce and provide a flexible workplace for all caregivers.
Competitive Salaries and General Conditions We continually review salary levels and general employment conditions to remain an attractive employer. Not only are our rates of pay competitive within the relevant market, but we are continually reviewing general employment policies and benefits to ensure we meet the expectations of caregivers.
A Caring Employer St John of God Health Care is built on a history of caring for people. We strive for a relationship of mutual respect, trust and dignity with caregivers as we work together to achieve our Vision and Mission. As an organisation with values, caring for one another is an essential part of who we are as an employer. A wide network of support services is available in the workplace for general advice and assistance in addition to the support provided within traditional supervisory/management roles. These include our Mission Leader, Employee Assistance Program and Human Resources Advisers.
Paid Parental Leave Paid parental leave is available to caregivers, both male and female, for the birth or adoption of a child.
Availability of Salary Packaging Salary Packaging is an optional benefit available to all permanent caregivers. This benefit arises because we are a Public Benevolent Institution for Fringe Benefits Tax purposes. Salary packaging allows caregivers to forego part of their taxable income in return for other benefits, such as mortgage payments or additional superannuation payments. The amount foregone is a reduction in gross salary, which results in tax savings.
Extensive Orientation Programs We understand that starting with a new organisation can be daunting as well as exciting. Every new caregiver attends an extensive orientation process in their first weeks of employment.
Commitment to Learning and Development We are committed to life long learning, continuing improvement and developing caregivers through innovative, creative and nurturing educational opportunities relevant to their position and occupation.
Our vision is to inspire and capture caregivers' enthusiasm through learning and to facilitate personal and professional growth reflecting our Mission, Values and strategic direction. We achieve this by providing a wide range of professional educational and learning opportunities.
Family Friendly Workplaces Balancing the demands of work and family is one of the challenges facing many employees today. That's why part-time employment, flexible rostering and flexible leave arrangements are just some of the options available to you to assist in balancing work and family.
Free parking Free parking is available for caregivers adjacent to the hospital.
Occupational Health & Safety The safety and health of caregivers is an ongoing priority. Extensive OH&S systems are in place to ensure that workplace hazards are effectively managed so our caregivers can work in a safe and healthy workplace.
Subsidised Meals We provide subsidised meals for our caregivers.
2007 Employer of Choice for Women Award