At the City of Canterbury Bankstown, we strive to provide a flexible and inclusive working environment that appeals to enthusiastic and talented professionals
We take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence. We are committed to providing development opportunities for our people to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible service to our community.
At CBCity, we put our people first.
We provide meaningful opportunities for connection and support the well-being of our team members. Whether it’s celebrating achievements, fostering a sense of belonging, or promoting a healthy work-life balance, we believe that engaged employees create thriving communities.
Some of the ways we support engagement include:
- Heartbeat CBCity – Our all-staff event that brings our people together.
- Employee Recognition Program (ERP) – Celebrating and rewarding excellence.
- Social & Well-being Initiatives – From our Social Club to well-being offerings like badminton club, team sports, and mental health support.
- Inclusive Events – International Women’s Day (IWD), Recognition Week, and more.
We are committed to lifelong learning.
At CBCity, we foster a growth mindset and provide a variety of learning opportunities to help our people develop personally and professionally. We encourage curiosity, upskilling, and continuous improvement through:
- Learn@CBCity – A wide range of development programs, from emotional intelligence to Auslan training.
- Study Assistance – Support for further education and formal qualifications.
- Lunch & Learn Sessions – Informal learning sessions covering important topics like menopause, mental health, and leadership skills.
- Conference Opportunities – Exposure to industry events and networking.
Great leadership drives great outcomes.
With over 200 leaders across our organisation, we are dedicated to developing both current and aspiring leaders. We offer tailored leadership programs designed to empower, inspire, and equip our people to lead with confidence. Our leadership initiatives include:
- Aspiring Leaders Program – Supporting team members who want to step into leadership roles.
- Leadership Forums – Bringing together leaders to share insights, challenges, and best practices.
- Tailored Development Programs – Providing personalised learning pathways for leaders at all levels.
Salary sacrifice
The option to reduce your taxable income by salary sacrificing additional super or a leaseback car where related to your role.
Rates - automatic pay deductions
If you are a Canterbury-Bankstown resident you can have your rates automatically deducted from your pay to save you bank fees, time and inconvenience.
Free financial planning advice
Group and individual information sessions are available for all Local Government Superannuation members.
Council’s salary structure has been designed by industry experts and offers competitive salary ranges. We recruit using our skill steps (1-3), which are designed to reward the acquisition and use of skill - so the more you learn and apply it on the job, the greater opportunity you will have to progress. Steps 4 and 5 are for those willing to go the extra mile in demonstrating exceptional performance.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | $57,050 | $59,234 | $61,502 | $63,858 | $66,302 |
| B | $60,220 | $62,526 | $64,920 | $67,405 | $69,985 |
| C | $64,446 | $66,913 | $69,475 | $72,135 | $74,896 |
| D | $69,728 | $72,397 | $75,169 | $78,048 | $81,036 |
| E | $75,011 | $77,882 | $80,864 | $83,961 | $87,175 |
| F | $80,293 | $83,368 | $86,559 | $89,873 | $93,314 |
| G | $90,858 | $94,337 | $97,948 | $101,698 | $105,592 |
| H | $101,423 | $105,306 | $109,338 | $113,524 | $117,870 |
| I | $111,988 | $116,275 | $120,728 | $125,349 | $130,148 |
| J | $122,553 | $127,245 | $132,116 | $137,174 | $142,426 |
| K | $129,948 | $134,923 | $140,089 | $145,453 | $151,021 |
Locality
The Canterbury-Bankstown area is easily accessible by train or bus and is one of the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. Bankstown is approximately 30 minutes by car or train from Sydney CBD and Canterbury is approximately 20 minutes by car or train from Sydney CBD.
Annual Leave
Employees receive four weeks paid annual leave per year, with pro-rata available for part-time employment.
Long Service Leave
This is available after five years of service in the Local Government Industry.
Nine-day fortnight and rostered days off
Full-time employees have an opportunity to work additional hours per week in order to work a nine-day fortnight.
Sick Leave
Employees receive 15 days paid sick leave per year, with pro-rata available for part-time employment.
Health and Wellbeing Leave
Employees receive two days paid health and wellbeing leave per year.
Fitness Passport
CBCity is an approved provider of Fitness Passport which gives employees and their families affordable access to more than 1600 diverse fitness facilities, gyms and pools across Australia.
Health & Wellbeing Program
Council has an extensive wellness program which helps enhance overall wellbeing. This includes access to council funded fitness challenges, health checks, lunch time fitness sessions, mental health training, access to a digital health and wellbeing platform, plus more. At Council, we acknowledge the interconnection between physical, social and emotional/mental health and our programs are designed to support the holistic wellbeing of our employees.
Free flu shot
Employees have access to a Council-funded flu shot each year.
Employee Assistance Program
Employees and their immediate family have access to six FREE sessions with a professional and confidential counselling service to assist in dealing with issues of either a personal or work-related nature.
Work Health and Safety focus
Council has an ongoing commitment to enhancing the safety and wellbeing of our people. Working towards zero lost time injuries (LTI) rates, with the philosophy that no workplace injury is acceptable and that everyone has the right to return home safely.
Social Club
Join the Social Club and enjoy fun group activities, a fantastic Christmas party, discount show and movie tickets as well as holiday packages. Membership can be automatically deducted from your pay.
Carer's Leave
Sick leave entitlements can be used as Carer's Leave to care for family members and relatives.
Parental Leave entitlements
Available for all employees.
Study Assistance and Study Leave
Council supports employees undertaking further studies and developing their knowledge, skills and competence by providing financial assistance and study leave.
Leadership Development Program
The Leadership Development Program offers a range of development activities designed to strengthen our leadership capabilities, including:
- Completing a formal qualification in the Diploma of Management
- Developing a tailored plan that focuses development on individual needs and is based on a 360 degree feedback report (from supervisor, peers and reports/customers)
- Participating in training, workshops and coaching to address development needs
- Attending regular learning lunches to hear our Executive Leadership Team share insights into the strategic issues facing Council
- Working in cross functional project teams to deliver workable solutions to the organisation around corporate issues
- Gaining insight into how Council will implement the Business Excellence Framework and what this means for our organisation
- Participating in management meetings and workshops
Learning and development
The organisation is committed to providing training and education to assist employees to prepare for future career path development. This includes seminars, network meetings, conferences, external and internal training and ongoing skill and competency development.
Secondments
We encourage our employees to take advantage of "acting-up" roles and secondments to develop their leadership experiences, broaden their skills and prepare them for potential future opportunities.
Uniforms
Depending where you will be working, uniforms are provided for our employees and for some areas uniforms are partially funded.
Transferred Leave entitlements
If you are currently working with another local council in NSW you can transfer your long service leave and up to 13 weeks of your accumulated sick leave entitlements with you.
Free Library and Knowledge Centres membership
Join our Library and Knowledge Centres for FREE, even if you are not a resident of the Canterbury-Bankstown area. There are nine Library and Knowledge Centres located in Canterbury-Bankstown, at Bankstown, Campsie, Chester Hill, Earlwood, Greenacre, Lakemba, Padstow, Panania and Riverwood.
Language Aides allowance
If you speak a language other than English you can gain approval and recognised qualifications to assist with interpretation needs of the Council. Once qualified, you can claim an allowance.
Joint Consultative Committee
We have a Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) that includes employees and management. It ensures we are working together toward a common goal, providing more effective services, a more efficient operation and greater satisfaction for employees.