Rewards & Benefits
At CitiPower and Powercor, we know that to attract the best people, we need to offer the best working conditions and opportunities, and we believe we do. The drop-down links below outline the areas we feel we excel as employers: financial security, learning opportunities, employee service benefits, family friendly policies, workforce support and health and lifestyle choices.
Our Spirit of Excellence program recognises the contributions of our staff.
Financial Security
Bonus / Incentive Scheme
Incentive payment based on individual performance and company performance
Salary Sacrifice
Salary packaging options for employees include - superannuation, novated motor vehicle, mobile phone, professional fees and union fees
Income Protection Insurance Cover
Year round cover - two years maximum payment
Death and Capital Loss Insurance Cover (accident or injury)
Maximum payment $156,000
Superannuation
Generous employer superannuation contributions and employee choice
Work Cover Make-Up Payments
100% cover for up to 12 months
Sponsored Learning and Development Opportunities
Education Assistance Scheme
HECs and fees reimbursed, paid leave for examinations
Career Planning Programmes
Career Focus workshops
Deakin University Affiliation
Leadership and development programs, Certificate of Management and Diploma Courses
Examination Leave
Paid exam leave
Formal performance management program linked to employee development
Leave & Long Service Benefits
Recreation Leave
20 days per year
Purchased Leave - up to 4 weeks (48/52 arrangement) by salary sacrifice
Sick Leave
Generous sick leave entitlements
Long Service Leave
13 weeks after 10 years service
1.3 weeks per year
Pro rata long service leave (available after 7 years)
Service Awards
Awards for 10, 20, 25, 30 & 40 years’ service
25 year club annual dinner
Family Friendly Policies
Carers' Leave
10 days paid per year to look after sick family members
Maternity Leave
15 weeks paid leave at full pay or 30 weeks at half pay - plus up to a maximum of 12 months leave without pay
Paternity Leave
Ten days paid leave - plus up to a maximum of 12 months leave without pay
Adoption Leave
Up to 12 months leave without pay
Flexible Working Conditions
Permanent part-time hours
Flexible arrangements
Special Paid Leave
Bereavement leave: two days paid leave
Jury service, blood donor, bone marrow, army reserve, citizenship ceremony, major sporting events, emergencies, H&S Rep: two weeks per year
Extended Leave Without Pay
Up to 12 months
Workforce Support
Corporate Wardrobe / Clothing
Clothing provided to field workers
80% subsidy initially provided on corporate wardrobe and the 50% subsidy for future purchases
Electrical Goods
Purchase interest free on the DRIP system; automatic pay deductions
Parking Facilities
Parking available on site at most regional sites
Parking provided as part of package for senior roles
Relocations / Transfers
Mobility provisions provided: relocation payments, rental assistance, bridging finance
Employee Relations
Enterprise Bargaining Agreements and Common Law Employment Agreements in place
Community Support
Sponsorship and support provided for community events (Tree Planting, business awards)
MET Ticket Offer
Purchase annual MET ticket at special rate with fortnightly payroll deduction
Health & Lifestyle Choices
Counselling Services (Coverge International)
For family, personal or work situations - confidential and professional, on or off-site
energise! Wellness Program
Health assessment programs offered to employees & their partners
SBE Examinations
Eye tests for all employees who use screen based equipment.
Company subsidy for glasses.
Health & Safety Reward & Recognition
Team based rewards for outstanding health and safety performance. Functions range from afternoon teas, BBQ's to formal dinner dances with partners.
Company Sports Events
Family Sports Day, Golf Day, sponsorship of sporting teams and events
Social Clubs
Social club facilities and activities
Company subsidies for social clubs
Spirit of Excellence Awards Program
Each year our Spirit of Excellence Awards recognise and reward employees who have made outstanding contributions to the company, our customers or the community. Employees are nominated by colleagues and managers.
Spirit of Excellence Award recipients receive a paid day off, $1500 to donate to the charity of their choice, a gala dinner and accommodation for the employee and their partner, $250 spending money and a morning tea in their honour.