Salary at Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business

Pay is very generous for employees at our skill level and ~10% higher than starting wage for a private firm.

Overall very good.

We get nothing extra on top of salary. It is not big money comparing with bankers, etc,. It is a fair pay according to the market rate considering the workload, pressure, working hours and work life balance.

I think our salary and superannuation is good. Compared to other Department's we paid equally, if not higher.

Pay is quite good for an entry level position, and since it is a government organisation, super is also higher than private companies. However there are no bonuses on top of this, apart from travel allowances.

As a public servant bonuses are out of the question. The salary tends to make up for that though. However, we do receive a health bonus during the year, which is much more positive approach to creating healthy work environments

Good pay for an entry level career, coming from the private sector I did expect slightly more, but happy to have an increased work/life balance.

Very well paid and also good bonuses.

Great pay

No bonuses as it is the public service, however the pay and conditions are very competitive.

Pay is good for a grad. Plus you get a health bonus in September.

The salary is broadbanded as per the EBA. The Government Lawyer salary is amongst the most generous in Canberra and rewards talent with the opportunity to move quickly up the scale.

I think it is a fair graduate salary and there are no bonuses paid.

Health and fitness bonus in September. A few hundred dollars extra into your pay packet, for the intention of spending on your health.

Received $500 Health Allowance in September.

Our super could be a signature one as it is higher than 9.5%.

We have an annual health allowance, which is essentially extra pay in your pay cheque once a year. There are also lots of deals the department has with clubs and gyms.

Relocation assistance Ability to attend conferences.

- Moving expenses covered by the Department - Some workplace travel - Exceptional training and development - Great work/life balance (flex-time), mandatory holidays at Christmas without having to use annual leave

Moving expenses, flexible working arrangements, bike cages, change facilities, leave at half-pay upon negotiation, etc

As a Government department, I would say the best thing is 15 %superannuation.

Extra employer contribution to Super

Moving expenses Grad programme Ability to travel Christmas shutdown

Discounted gym membership.

Flex hours - if work overtime this is able to be taken as paid time off work which is fantastic