Employee Benefits

Benefits of working with us

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All employees of the Cowra Council are employed under the Local Government (State) Award which defines conditions of employment such as: leave entitlements, hours of work and training & development. 

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

As an employee of the Cowra Council you will also enjoy the following variety of benefits (subject to Council policy):

  • Nine day fortnight (for full time staff)
  • Four weeks annual leave per annum
  • 3 weeks of sick/carers leave per annum (for full time staff)
  • Long service leave (after five years continuous service)
  • Paid Parental and Supporting Parent Leave (after 12 months of continuous service)
  • Staff Service Awards
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness programs and health & wellbeing initiative including two (2) health & wellbeing days per year.
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