Organisation values and behaviours As an organisation we share a set of values and behaviours that provide a work environment in which every staff member is treated with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the organisation while realising their own potential. This means we harness the unique skills and abilities that each individual brings to the organisation. Bayside City Council values: Bayside City Council's Health Program provides staff with the opportunity to participate in monthly activities including: Council recognises that healthy workplaces require a high level of commitment towards staff safety and job satisfaction. Council's salary sacrifice scheme gives staff the option to 'sacrifice' part of their cash salary into additional superannuation contributions. Salary sacrifice is also available: Council is committed to providing flexible work arrangements that support staff members in meeting their family commitments and balancing their work with non-work commitments, subject to operational needs and service delivery requirements being maintained and also having regard to cost implications for Council. The following family friendly initiatives form part of the Bayside Workplace Agreement: All of the above initiatives are approached on an individual employee basis, to meet the needs of both the employee and their department. Leave from previous employment (long service and sick leave) Where a new staff member has prior service (within the past 12 months) at a Victorian Local Council, the accrued Long Service Leave balance may be transferred to Bayside. Up to a maximum of 20 days sick leave can also be transferred to Bayside. Any transfer of Long Service Leave will be made in accordance with the Local Government (Long Service Leave Regulations) 2002. Similarly these agreements are also in place with some state government instrumentalities. However, unlike staff from another Victorian Local Council, there is no requirement for Bayside to recognise prior service from interstate local councils, State or Federal governments, or private sector organisations. Council supports and encourages staff to complete further training and development. Council offers staff a comprehensive program of training courses delivered in-house and the opportunity to attend external workshops and seminars. In addition staff are able to apply to complete further study at certificate, diploma, degree or post graduate level. Subsidies are available for course fees as is the option of salary packaging. The training and development opportunities available mean that staff can learn new skills to assist them in their current position with Council and with their future career development. All staff members participate in Council's Performance Plan process. Performance Plans allow staff to work with their Manager to set goals to obtain results linked to the overall Council goals as outlined within the Council Plan, and to identify training and development needs. Council will continue to create and maintain an accessible and inclusive environment for staff and the Bayside community. Bayside City Council strives towards: A Calendar of Events is produced each year including the Bayside Social Club Christmas Party, Twilight Bowling, Gold Class Cinema night, BBQ lunches, Social Club evenings each month and many more events, all for a small fortnightly contribution by staff arranged via Payroll. Bayside's Environmental Sustainability Framework guides Council in its work with the Bayside community by helping it to achieve more environmentally sustainable outcomes. Bayside joined Cities for Climate Protection™ (CCP). CCP™ is an innovative international campaign that helps local government and their communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the environment.
Working at Bayside
About the location
Staff have access to Permit Parking within the Corporate Centre carpark, or all-day parking on Royal Avenue. Staff also receive a Bayside Beach Parking Permit.Sandringham train station is a 15-minute walk, or you can catch the 600-bus from the station. A lunch room equipped with a television, microwave, coffee, snack machines and courtyard facilities. Access to a locked bike storage facility, along with lockers to store personal items. Shower facilities.
In the case of Victorian State Government Departments, Bayside has in place reciprocal agreements for the transfer of Long Service Leave. Sick Leave is not transferable.
To check if a you will be eligible to transfer your Long Service Leave balance to Bayside please contact the Human Resources Unit on 9599 4380.
Social Club staff members can also access discounts for gym memberships and movie tickets.30-Oct-2009