Salary, conditions, support, opportunities and work-life balance - Some of the benefits of working at HomeGround

HomeGround staff work with some of the most disadvantaged members of our community. It is work that requires skilled, committed, resourceful and compassionate people who want to make a difference to people's lives on a daily basis. In return, HomeGround rewards, supports and provides personal and professional opportunities to staff wherever possible. Below are some of the benefits of working at HomeGround.

1	Salary packaging
	Staff can tailor salary packages to their particular circumstances, significantly reducing their taxable income and increasing the amount of money they take home each fortnight.

2	Leave loading
	Staff are entitled to 17.5% leave loading for four weeks (pro rata) annual leave.

3	Bonus leave days
	HomeGround regularly offers bonus leave days between Christmas and New Year to acknowledge the committment of staff and their work in ending homelessness throughout the year.

4	Paid maternity and paternity leave
	HomeGround offers paid parental leave.

5	Annual leave purchasing options (48/52)
	Staff can purchase additional weeks of annual leave through an adjustment to regular pay.

6	Timeshare
	Accommodation available to staff for personal use, including the option to purchase last minute ï¿½bonus weeksï¿½ at affordable rates.

7	Employee Assistance Program
	Staff and their families have access to various support programs such as confidential counselling.

8	Wellness strategies
	HomeGround promotes staff wellbeing within teams by providing time and a budget for team social activities.

9	Positive working environment
	Sharing a common passion, our staff create a positive, diverse and engaging working environment.

10	Annual day of celebration
	This event held annually is a chance for all staff to come together and reflect on HomeGround's achievements throughout the year.

11	Induction lunch with our CEO
	New staff are encouraged to participate in a lunch with our CEO Stephen Nash as part of our induction process.

12	Training and development opportunities
	Everything from 3 hour workshops to nationally accredited certificates and diplomas

13	Regular performance reviews and staff supervision
	Regular performance reviews are undertaken to acknowledge and ensure efficiency. Regular staff supervision sessions are undetaken.

14	External study leave
	External study leave is available.