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Why work for us

Explore the development opportunities and benefits available for you at Council.

Cumberland City Council offers a range of progressive career paths, all within an inclusive and flexible working environment that accommodates our workforce. We drive a culture of continuous improvement and are committed to providing development opportunities for our people.

Take the next step in your career and join us here at Cumberland. 

  • We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements (where applicable)
  • Training and professional development opportunities to develop skills and grow your career
  • Leave entitlements including annual leave, up to 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
  • Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
  • Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
  • Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
  • Free access to Council owned swimming pools
  • Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate health insurance discounts and programs.