Comcare

Comcare Graduate

• Name: Andrew Corradin
• Position: Graduate
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts/Law

Andrew joined the graduate program at Comcare because I was interested in the Commonwealth public sector and the training and opportunities that would arise as a result. more

Comcare is the Australian Government workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety authority.  It works in partnership with its customers to reduce the human and financial costs of workplace injuries and disease.

Comcare’s Vision
Australia’s Safest Workplaces

Why work with Comcare?
Being a smaller more personable Government Agency allows us to tailor our graduate programs to the individual; we believe this is what sets our graduate program apart from other larger organisations.

Comcare’s Employer Value Proposition

1. Dynamic Growing Organisation – It’s a great time to work with Comcare. Get onboard and make a difference!!

2. Generous Leave Entitlements - Comcare’s current Collective Agreement sets out some very attractive leave entitlements.

3. Study Leave / Study Options – Up to $3,000 per year study assistance / 5 hours per week paid study leave.

4. Life Balance – Flexible working arrangements, employee wellness programs and employee assistance programs.

5. Learning and Development – Structured on the job training + a year round calendar of professionally facilitated training courses.

6. Career Pathway – Comcare’s capability and career framework allows you to easily identify the skills and competencies required in order for you to move up and along your desired career path.

7. Performance Management- Achieve results through Performance Management. Everybody at Comcare has an individual Action Plan (IAP). Pay point advancements are available through this process.

8. Reward and Recognition- Comcare recognises that high performing staff are the key to its success, that’s why staff who perform well are rewarded for their efforts through a formal reward and recognition process.

9. Christmas Closedown- Comcare offices are closed from 12.30pm the last working day before Christmas to the 2nd January giving all employees a break and a chance to spend some time with family and friends.

10. Generous remuneration- Comcare is able to offer generous remuneration points on engagement dependent on skills and experience.

What can we offer you?
Comcare’s graduate program runs for 12 months and is carefully managed by a professional team who will introduce you to the diverse business areas within the agency and the APS. You will undertake two work rotations that will assist you in developing the skills, knowledge and networks vital for a successful career within Comcare. Most rotations will be in Canberra although there may be rotations through some of Comcare’s state offices.

Salary and benefits
2009 Generalist Graduate Remuneration
$51,398 plus 15.4% superannuation – commencement salary with pay point progression
$2000 retention bonus – 9 months post program
2009 Legal Graduate Remuneration
$55,770 plus 15.4% superannuation – commencement salary with pay point progression
$2000 retention bonus – 9 months post program
GDLP- Legal Graduates are encouraged to complete the GDLP and their practicing certificate, with all associated costs paid for by Comcare.

FURTHER INFORMATION

www.comcare.gov.au/careers