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We are committed to ensuring Vision Australia is a great place to work, and offer staff a range of benefits.

Work environment

  • Agile work environment where we empower our workforce to choose how, where and when they work, to deliver the best outcomes for clients.
  • Significant investment in learning and development, which includes leadership development programs for our emerging and senior leaders.
  • Investment in new systems and mobile technology to support our workforce to deliver effective client outcomes.
  • Refreshing all of our physical workspaces to align to and promote our organisational values.
  • Workplace assessment and provision of modifications for staff who are blind or have low vision or any other disability.

Salary benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • Significant Salary Packaging Benefits (which increases your take home pay).

Leave entitlements

  • Additional three days paid shut down leave between Christmas and New Year's.
  • One or two week purchased leave scheme.
  • 15 days sick/carers leave.
  • 11 weeks paid parental/adoption leave for the primary care giver.
  • Two weeks paid parental/adoption leave for the secondary care giver.
  • Leave available for orientation and mobility; dog guide training; long cane training; eye surgery.

Health and Wellbeing

  • Complimentary flu vaccination each year.
  • Corporate discounts with one of Australia’s largest private health insurer.
  • Free and accessible Workforce Assistance Program (WAP) available to staff and their immediate families, as well as volunteers.
  • Focus and supports, including education and celebrating events like RUOK? and Stress Down days, to improve the mental health of our workforce.
  • Access to discounted gym membership with Fitness Passport
  • Physical office spaces that promote wellness and movement such as sit/stand desks.

Note: Some of the above benefits do vary depending on the level of role in which you are employed and also whether you are a full time, part time or a casual employee. For further details please contact the People and Culture team at [email protected].