When you join Sylvanvale Foundation you become an integral part of the team. At Sylvanvale we are committed to creating opportunities for growth, development and learning and as a result our staff are dedicated, professional and highly skilled within their chosen field. We actively seek talented individuals and provide opportunities for that talent and passion to be an active part of Sylvanvale life. Everyone at Sylvanvale is encouraged to contribute and participate in the growth and development of the organisation as well as themselves.

Apart from being a great place to work we also offer the following benefits:

Fringe Benefits

As a not-for-profit organisation, we are recognised by the ATO as a "Public Benevolent Institution" and as such we are afforded concessional Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) treatment. This means that our eligible employees are able to take advantage of Salary Packaging to receive up to $16,050 of their salary tax-free.

Learning and Development Opportunities

We are committed to providing a learning environment for all staff with the aim of developing skills and competencies to meet the objectives and expectations of the organization and the specific role people are employed to fulfill. Sylvanvale's In-house Program offers a wide range of courses responsive to the needs of our staff, we also offer nationally recognised qualifications through our traineeship scheme. Staff are encouraged to participate in external training and we support this by offering and promoting:

• Professional development opportunities
• Links with Industry Forums
• Apprenticeship Opportunities
• Study leave
• Conference Attendance

Career Opportunities

Sylvanvale as an organisation is continuously growing and developing and we actively encourage our staff to do the same. We have a defined career path for all staff if they seek advancement and we will support staff to gain skills and knowledge to move into management positions if desired.

We operate within a performance based framework and by offering regular supervision and appraisal we can discuss your career goals and assist you in achieving them. Sylvanvale's performance framework gives you the opportunity to:

• Discuss your career goals with your manager
• Identify areas for further training and development
• Apply internally for role opportunities as they arise

Employee Assistance Program

Sylvanvale's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all staff and their immediate family. It is a free service because we believe that less stress = a happier and more productive workforce. Through the service you can access professional advice to help cope with life's difficult issues. You can choose between face-to-face or telephone counselling during work hours. Telephone counselling is available 24/7. The EAP can provide help with:

Personal Issues - Anxiety or depression | Stress management | Grief and loss | Midlife issues | Emotional or physical abuse | Low self-esteem | Family Issues | Work-Life balance | Concerns about children

Relationship issues - Financial or legal problems | Substance abuse (including tobacco) | Domestic violence

Work Issues - Problems with performance | Relationships between co-workers | Managing conflict | Manager coaching | Adjusting to change | Change career | Handling work stress | Making career choices | Dealing with traumatic events

Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to a positive work-life balance

Sylvanvale consistently rates highly as an employer that offers flexible working opportunities and recognises that people have competing priorities outside of work due to family, study and/or outside commitments. We support staff to manage these dual roles by offering:

• Full time and part time employment
• Flexible start and finish times where possible
• Working from home opportunities
• Study leave
• Carer leave and family leave
• Flexible working arrangements