SSCS is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate the diversity of our employees and value the contribution they make to the organisation. We recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all employees without regard to race, religion, colour, sex, age, nationality, family status, ethnic or national origin, physical or intellectual impairment or sexual preference.
We currently employ in excess of 100 employees, comprised of people:
- From different cultures
- From different nationalities
- Aged from under 20 to over 60
- Both male and female
- Starting in the workforce with little or no work experience, to people with formal qualifications/and or work experience
- Both with and without Family or Caring responsibilities
- With different religious beliefs
- With different family structures
We have established policies on Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO), Anti-Discrimination and Access and Equity. These policies have been developed to uphold the Federal and ACT Laws.
Managing and valuing diversity is a key component to our effective people management. We focus on improving the performance of the organisation through recognition of diversity and promote practices that enhance the performance of all staff. Our strategies for managing diversity give effect to the principle of EEO and aim to achieve a workforce that reflects the diversity of the broader community.
SUPPORTING OUR DIVERSE WORKFORCE
SSCS acknowledge the contribution of all employees, and take an interest in people as individuals. Our Conditions of Employment have been developed to cater for the needs of our diverse workforce, and include:
- Part time employment opportunities
- Carer’s leave, parental leave, annual leave and leave without pay
- On going development/training
- Mentors for our level 1/Trainee Childcare Workers
- Providing tutors for our Trainee Childcare Workers, who have English as a second language, or who have learning difficulties
- Flexibility when establishing the hours/days staff are contracted to work
- Clear policies on acceptable behaviour in the workplace
- Grievance process
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