Pay and benefits
At CAHS, employees are our most valued asset. Just as we’re committed to providing the safest and highest quality of healthcare, we are also committed to providing outstanding benefits to our employees that include:
Flexible working and leave allowances
- flexible and family friendly working arrangements including part-time, job share or casual employment, telecommuting and hybrid work, breastfeeding breaks
- generous allowances including qualification allowance, on-call allowance, study, and various shift penalties
- leave benefits including paid personal leave, 13 weeks long service leave for every 10 years of continuous service followed by 7 years as per the relevant industrial agreement
- 4 weeks paid annual leave plus an additional 3.5 days in lieu of leave loading, additional leave and leave in lieu of public holidays for shift workers
- 12 accrued days off (ADOs) per annum in additional to other leave
- deferred salary scheme or phased retirement scheme and provision to purchase additional leave
- superannuation of 11% contributed by employer into a fund of your choice.
Opportunities for learning and growth
- opportunities for career growth and personal development
- employee recognition and rewards programs
- professional development opportunities and access to leave for education, training and research
Full employment conditions are available at Awards and Agreements.
Salary packaging
Access to salary packaging arrangements including Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) concessional benefits up to a maximum grossed up taxable value of $17,000 per year. CAHS employees may use this cap to package items such as general living expenses, mortgage repayments, rent and credit card payments.
Visit SMART and Paywise for more information from within WA Health’s salary packaging providers. It is recommended that you seek advice from your financial adviser.
Corporate rates on health insurance
CAHS employees and their families have access to corporate rates for health insurance with the following providers:
Support for employees
CAHS employees and their families have 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program through Converge International for free confidential counselling both for personal and work related matters as well as access to staff wellness programs and onsite support.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
CAHS fosters an open and inclusive workplace culture where diversity is valued and the cultural backgrounds and uniqueness of all employees, volunteers, consumers, families, and visitors are respected.
Working in partnership with community groups and other public authorities, CAHS aims to support the inclusion of people with disabilities, through improved access to its information, services, and facilities.