Centacare Catholic Country SA employs approximately 150 employees, located in 7 sites across regional South Australia. Our employees are enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about positive change for clients and the local communities in which we live. They are committed to the values of the organisation, which are underpinned by Catholic Social Teaching.
Every employee is important in helping us achieve our vision and mission, and every employee counts. To attract and retain motivated professionals we are able to offer employees flexible work arrangements, competitive remuneration and salary packaging, a safe and healthy work environment and a positive culture that encourages and promotes professional development.
As a not for profit organisation Centacare Catholic Country SA is classified by the Taxation Office as a Public Benevolent Institution. This allows Centacare to provide the salary packaging benefits to employees.
Centacare Catholic Country SA has a strong commitment to supporting employees with professional development opportunities. We aim to develop the knowledge, skills and experiences of our employees to better meet the needs of our clients and the mission of our organisation.
We have a strong commitment to ensuring our employees are able to maintain a positive work/life balance. To allow employees to manage work, personal life and family commitments our flexible working arrangements give individuals the opportunity to negotiate their working hours with their manager; in relation to rostered days off, and flexibility around start and finish times. An assessment of the individual position and program will be conducted by Management prior to approval.
Centacare recognises the value of flexible working arrangements to enable employees to achieve a balance between work responsibilities and personal commitments. Eligible employees have the option of Purchased leave, which is an arrangement allowing employees to purchase up to four additional weeks leave per year.
Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free and confidential counselling service for employees and their immediate families to access external qualified psychologists for personal, family or work related issues that are impacting on the employee’s well-being.