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.
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.
Rates - automatic pay deductions (Heading 3) - 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 (Heading 3) - Group and individual information sessions are available for all Local Government Superannuation members.
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.
Uniforms
For customer facing employees and some operational roles, uniforms are provided or partially funded.
Salary sacrifice (Heading 3) - The option to reduce your taxable income by salary sacrificing additional super.
Annual Leave - Employees receive four weeks paid annual leave per year, with pro-rata available for part-time employment.
Sick & Carer’s - Employees receive 15 days paid sick leave per year, with pro-rata available for part-time employment. 10 of these days can be used as Carer's Leave to care for family members and relatives.
Long service leave - This is available after five years of service in the local government industry.
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, subject to eligibility requirements.
Parental leave – Available to all employees with 12 months service (excluding casuals).
| 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 |
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 (heading 2) - A wide range of development programs, from emotional intelligence to Auslan training.
- Educational 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.
- 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.
- Great Start Program – create positive social outcomes in our community by building skills and capacity across local government through opportunities for apprentices, trainees and cadets in councils
- Peer Support Mentoring Program – six-month formal development program that leverages in-house experience and networks and provides a formal relationship between mentee and mentor.
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 (heading 3) – Our all-staff event that brings our people together.
- Employee Recognition Program (ERP) – Celebrating and rewarding excellence.
- Inclusive Events – Reconciliation Week, Service Recognition, and more.
- Consultative Committee - We have a Consultative Committee 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.
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(heading 3) – 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.
Flexible Work Arrangements – Council has various arrangements available to team members. Please contact the relevant Hiring Manager, listed in the job advertisement, if you wish to know more.
Health and Wellbeing Leave - Employees receive two days paid health and wellbeing leave per year, which is taken from your sick leave entitlement.
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 and 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, and 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.
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.
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.