Bega Valley Shire Council is an Australian local-government employer serving the Bega Valley and Sapphire Coast of New South Wales across community, infrastructure, environmental and public-service functions.
16 recorded benefits. Record edited: Mon Sep 21 2026 02:57:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).
Recorded work model: Australia/Bega Valley Council scope: current official benefits guidance names flexible work arrangements including part-time, job-sharing, variable start/finish times, temporary working from home and time in lieu; eligible 35- and 38-hour employees may use a 9-day fortnight RDO scheme. No universal remote entitlement is inferred..
Gym / Fitness Benefits
Access to Fitness Passport, covering participating gyms, pools and fitness facilities across the region; eligible family members may also join
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Wellness Reimbursement
Approved wellness activities and services can be reimbursed up to $200 per financial year, pro rata where applicable
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Employee Assistance Program
A confidential EAP offering independent counselling and support for personal or work-related matters
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Flu Shots
Annual flu vaccinations among their wellbeing initiatives. This is not generalized to every Council employee because the source is role-posting evidence
Current Australian paid casual Council role detail for BVSC931. It supports the stable ID/URL, employee classification, current role status and role-specific wellbeing evidence.
Current Australian paid fixed-term full-time Council role detail for BVSC924. It supports the stable ID/URL, employee classification, current role status and role-specific wellbeing evidence.
Health Screenings
Health monitoring among their wellbeing initiatives
Current Australian paid casual Council role detail for BVSC931. It supports the stable ID/URL, employee classification, current role status and role-specific wellbeing evidence.
Current Australian paid fixed-term full-time Council role detail for BVSC924. It supports the stable ID/URL, employee classification, current role status and role-specific wellbeing evidence.
Paid Parental Leave
Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave, or 28 weeks at half pay, after 12 months continuous service for birth, adoption, surrogacy or permanent placement. Eligibility also requires responsibility for the child and compliance with the Local Government (State) Award
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Child Care Benefits
Childcare payments under a Council-run service as a salary-sacrifice option. Salary packaging is stated to be available to permanent full-time/part-time employees and fixed-term or temporary employees with continuing employment for at least six months; the childcare option has no additional public eligibility detail
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Part-time and job-sharing arrangements, variations to start and finish times, temporary working from home and accrual of time in lieu. It also says eligible 35- and 38-hour employees may participate in a 9-day fortnight RDO scheme; this is not a universal remote entitlement
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Salary Packaging
Pre-tax salary-sacrifice arrangements to permanent full-time/part-time employees and fixed-term or temporary employees with continuing employment for at least six months. Publicly named options are novated car leasing, remote-area mortgage/utilities benefits and childcare payments
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Retirement Planning
A transition-to-retirement program during the two years before retirement, including retirement-planning workshops, financial assistance for pre-retirement advice, flexible work, alternative duties and access to unpaid or purchased leave
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Paid Leave
Employees can access up to one week of paid My Leave each year under the Local Government (State) Award. It can be used flexibly for any purpose and does not accrue or carry over
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Relocation Assistance
Access to The Welcome Experience for essential workers considering relocation or recently moved to the region. Local Connectors assist with housing, childcare, partner employment and community connections; this is practical relocation support, not a claimed cash payment
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Recognition and Service Awards
Formal individual/team recognition, annual Values Awards and long-service acknowledgement with certificates and service awards. Award recipients may receive support toward professional development
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Mentorship Program
Its mentoring program is accessible for all staff and pairs mentors with people seeking technical or leadership experience
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Learning and Development
Targeted professional development, compliance training and a further education scheme, alongside mentoring and career/succession planning
Current first-party Australian employment benefits page for Bega Valley Shire Council employees. Eligibility varies by role, employment arrangement and operational requirements; explicit class/tenure caveats are preserved benefit by benefit.
Social Clubs
A social club among the wellbeing initiatives for those advertised Council roles. The postings do not establish a Council-wide employee-class rule or membership cost
Current Australian paid casual Council role detail for BVSC931. It supports the stable ID/URL, employee classification, current role status and role-specific wellbeing evidence.
Current Australian paid fixed-term full-time Council role detail for BVSC924. It supports the stable ID/URL, employee classification, current role status and role-specific wellbeing evidence.