Carer Advisory Service
For information, referral, advocacy, problem solving, developing options, counselling appointments and workshops.
1800 242 636*

Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
For information on community aged care and disability services in your area and all respite enquiries.
1800 052 222*

Carers ACT Northside (Main office)
2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent
HOLT ACT 2615

Ph: (02) 6296 9900
Fax: (02) 6296 9999

The Cottage
Dementia Respite - Low Care
117 Denison Street
Deakin ACT 2600

Ph: (02) 6285 2082
Fax: (02) 6282 5784

Fraser House
Disability Respite for Mature Carers
30a Kerrigan Street
Fraser ACT 2615

Ph: (02) 6259 9555
Fax: (02) 6259 9333

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*An Australian Government Initiative. Free local call. Mobile phones charged at mobile rates.

Benefits of Employment at Carers ACT

Flexible work arrangements

• Full and part time employment opportunities
• Purchased leave options such as 48/52 arrangements
• Time in lieu provisions
• Study leave
• Carer leave and family leave

Facilities for you

• Newly refurbished offices
• Free on-site parking
• Professional workstation assessments
• Up to date IT facilities
• Large staff kitchen and dining area
• Outdoor seating
• Showers
• Large leafy grounds
• Employee Assistance Program (provided by Lifeline)

Salary packaging

• Available to all staff
• Enhances the face value of your salary by reducing taxable income
• Access to benefits as allowed by the ATO up to $16,050 gross
• Other package benefit items include superannuation and meal entertainment.

Resources

• Dedicated IT support
• Work vehicles for work related transport

Our management style

• Inclusive and collaborative
• Committed to staff development
• Use of work groups, fostering cross fertilisation of ideas and professional development.

Our social conscience

• Strong philosophy, social justice and values framework
• Strategies based on cultural awareness and respect
• Solar panels installed to create green energy

Staff learning opportunities

• Professional development program delviered in house and by external providers
• Comprehensive orientation program
• Staff entitled to Professional Development opportunities up to 2% of annual salary