“Everyone at Palmerston is so motivated and they genuinely care about people’s wellbeing. It was great to have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and a privilege to work here.”
Work For Us
As an employer, Palmerston offers:
- Excellent salary packaging options, receive up to $15,900 plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
- 5 days life and wellness leave (pro rata)
- 9 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer and 2 weeks partner parental leave after 12 months continuous service
- Partial access to long service leave after 5 years continuous service
- Flexible, family orientated working conditions
- Annual leave loading of 17.5% for award-based staff
- Gender affirmation leave – 5 days paid
- Opportunities to join and get involved in various working groups such as the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RAP), Rainbow Community Initiative Committee, Environmental Working Group and the Disability Access Inclusion Policy Working Group.
- 2 days paid and 8 days unpaid cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
- Aboriginal Staff Forum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to connect and collaborate
“The training opportunities and exposure that Palmerston offers, makes it a great place to work. I value the diversity in the different programs they offer.”
Diversity and Inclusivity:
- We seek and welcome diversity and a breadth of experience and backgrounds in our teams. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Our Diversity Statement outlines our approach.
- Palmerston has been awarded accreditation against the Rainbow Tick Standards. Palmerston now becomes the first and currently only AOD provider in Western Australia to receive the accreditation, marking a major milestone in the organisation’s commitment to providing inclusive and accessible services for all.
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