As a NSW Health employee, you are paid the salary set out in your role description, plus a compulsory employer superannuation contribution (9.5% of salary) and an annual leave loading (17.5%).
Salary packaging is available to most permanent full-time, permanent part-time, and temporary employees. Salary packaging is an easy way to increase your take-home pay by paying for approved personal expenses using your gross salary (that is, your salary before tax is deducted) up to an annual limit of $9,009. For example, if you are earning around $90,000 the salary benefit is about $2,000.
In addition, you have the opportunity to turn more of your salary into tax-free income through our Meal Entertainment Program, which works in a similar way to salary packaging. Eligible employees can claim food and beverage expenses purchased under certain circumstances, up to an annual limit of $2,650, as an additional benefit.
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Full-time employees are entitled to 20 days paid annual leave. We offer attractive maternity and parental leave options for employees who have completed 40 weeks of continuous service with NSW Health.
In alignment with award structures, most full-time employees who work a 40-hour week are entitled take a day a month as a paid Additional Day Off (ADO). We also provide 10 paid sick leaves per annum once you have completed three months’ work with us.
Additionally, we also provide Family and Community Services (FACS) leave for a range of personal reasons and study leave for learning and development opportunities.
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Flexible work options are available to help you balance personal and family commitments with your work. Depending on your work commitments, you may be able to access a range of flexible work options including variation of your hours, part-time work, job-sharing or working from home.
Our supportive culture provides development opportunities, training, and experiences to build your skills and capabilities, as well as practical advice and support. We want you to be ready to take your next career step when the opportunity presents.
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