Salary Packaging
Star Health employees are eligible for salary packaging. Salary packaging is an Australian Taxation Office approved means of restructuring your salary to reduce your taxation. This is provided through our partnership with VHA+. [Link http://www.vhaplus.com.au/ ] Salary packaging enables you to pay for certain items out of your pre-tax salary, including:
- everyday living expenses including mortgage, rent or credit card payments
- meal entertainment expenses
- holiday accommodation and venue hire
- the finance and running costs of your car through Novated Leasing
- and other work related expenses.
Employee Support
We are committed to ensuring all employees have access to services and programs that provide support and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- This program provides care and support to any employee who requires assistance as a result of stress such that their work performance and / or wellness are being affected.
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
- This program provides care and support to any employee who requires assistance as a result of direct or indirect involvement in operational activities and community disasters.
It is a free service for employees offering appointment based counselling sessions, with follow up and referral for ongoing counselling where appropriate.
Health Insurance
We are affiliated with HCF Health Insurance offering discounted private health insurance for our employees.
Reward and Recognition
Everyone appreciates being told they are doing a good job. Our Reward  and Recognition and program allows you to nominate a colleague for their work. Your nomination makes them eligible for annual awards as well as letting them know their work has been recognised. When you join Star Health, you will be part of a health service that values and recognises your contribution.
Health and Wellbeing
Our programs are designed to promote a healthier environment and lifestyle:
Health services
- Star Health provides its employees with on-site bulk billing General Practitioner services and competitively priced Dental services.
Whilst these service do not replace your own GP, the services are available to our employees to visit for limited and urgent advice.
Smoke Free Workplace
- Smoking is prohibited in all Star Health facilities including buildings, vehicles and outdoor areas used by employees, clients and the general public.
Flexible Working
Our flexible working conditions help you balance your work and home life. Many of our positions are full time, part time, or casual and there is the ability for flexible rostering in many areas.
Leave Provisions
- Our generous leave provisions help provide work-life balance for you:
- Accrued Days Off (ADO) – Most full time employees can accrue a monthly day off.
- Annual Leave – A comprehensive break is available to you each year. Most positions attract a 4 – 5 week annual leave entitlement.
- Purchased Leave (48/52) – Available for certain positions, employees can choose to reduce their pay and receive up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
- Professional Development leave
- Eligible employees can apply for leave to attend conferences, seminars and workshops; undertake research or higher education
Site Locations
Our many locations across Inner South Eastern Melbourne enable our employees to work close to home, saving commuting time and expensive car parking fees in the city. There is also easy access via a variety of public transport options for most locations.