At UNSW, we prioritise the wellbeing, professional growth, and financial security of our staff, offering an exceptional range of benefits that go far beyond salary. Our commitment to supporting a healthy work-life balance, lifelong learning, and overall wellbeing makes UNSW a unique and rewarding place to work.

Flexible Working and Leave

Flex-First Approach: Flexible work arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, hybrid models, and job sharing.

Generous Leave Options:

Up to 36 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers.

Purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 weeks per year).

Special leave for unforeseen circumstances, domestic violence leave, and cultural/religious leave.

Paid family and carer’s leave, with increasing entitlements over time.

Dedicated Recharge Week to reduce meetings and email traffic, allowing staff to focus and recharge.

Financial Benefits

Competitive salaries with 17% superannuation contributions.

Salary sacrificing for childcare fees, novated vehicle leases, and car parking.

Annual leave loading of 17.5% of four weeks’ pay.

Discounts on private health insurance, consumer electronics, and travel through corporate partners like JB Hi-Fi, Qantas Club, and Virgin Lounge.

Health and Wellbeing

Access to on-campus health services, including optometry, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and free annual flu vaccinations.

Mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program (six free counselling sessions annually).

Wellbeing programs such as yoga, meditation, and the Global Challenge fitness competition.

Discounts at fitness centres, KX Pilates, and access to the Fitness Passport program, offering affordable access to gyms and pools across locations.

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Study leave, professional development programs, and equity fellowships.

Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities for career progression.

Access to Adobe Creative Cloud and Office 365 subscriptions for work and personal use.

Community and Inclusivity

Parent-friendly spaces and breastfeeding rooms across campuses.

Employee networks, including the Pride Network, Disability at Work Network, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network.

Priority access to on-campus childcare facilities with discounted fees.

UNSW’s extensive benefits reflect its commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and enriching work environment where staff can thrive personally and professionally.

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