Working at PIRSA
We think it's important for our people to have a healthy work-life balance. Some of the flexible working arrangements we offer are:
- flexi time
- home based work
- purchased leave
- part-time work
- compressed weeks.
Health and wellbeing program
We are committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment and recognise that the wellbeing of our employees is reflective of a supportive work environment, which contributes to positive business outcomes.
To further support the wellbeing of our employees’ health and wellbeing services are also available to immediate family members and/or members of the household.
Work–life balance policies
Carers
This policy ensures those in caring roles have access to flexible work arrangements.
Breastfeeding
We are an accredited Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and aim to provide a supportive and flexible environment for women who are breastfeeding.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer and know the value of diversity in the workplace. As a registered member of We're Equal, PIRSA is actively committed to a vision of South Australia as an open, inclusive society that embraces and supports difference and diversity.
This means we will make sure our premises are a safe space for all people. We have zero tolerance for discrimination or disrespectful behaviours, whether to or by our customers, staff, or suppliers and contractors.
Supporting diversity means we make decisions based on merit rather than:
- culture
- gender
- racial background
- age
- sexuality
- appearance.
PIRSA's statement of commitment
PIRSA is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of their age, ability, gender diversity, sexuality, relationship and reproductive status, race, religion and culture.
We commit to a vision of South Australia as an open, inclusive society that embraces and supports difference and diversity.
This means that we will ensure that our workplaces are a safe space for all people. We have zero tolerance for discrimination or disrespectful behaviours, whether to or by members of the public, our employees, our volunteers, contractors and suppliers.
For the public we serve
We commit to ensuring that the interactions you have with our workplace are free from harassment or discrimination.
We actively support your right to respect and dignity and will champion those rights on your behalf to other members of the public, our employees, volunteers, contractors and suppliers.
Registered assistance animals are welcome in our workplaces.
For our employees
We commit to providing a workplace where you will be treated with dignity and respect.
Our workplace has zero tolerance for harassment and bullying. This applies equally to how we treat you as employees and what we expect of you in your treatment of each other and the public we serve.
We will not tolerate sexual harassment in our workplace in any form, whether by word, gesture or implication.
Employees will actively support each other, members of the public, volunteers, contractors and suppliers to be free from harassment and discrimination while in our workplace.
For our volunteers, contractors and suppliers
We commit to our dealings with you being free of discrimination in any form. We expect that you will act with respect towards our employees and members of the public at all times when you are at our workplace. We will not tolerate harassment, discrimination or aggression.
Aboriginal employment
We are working with The Office for the Commissioner for Public Employment to become an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Read about our commitment to Aboriginal Reconciliation.
Disability
People with disabilities deserve the same fundamental rights as everyone else. Our action plan aims to provide an inclusive workplace for people with disabilities. This plan also recognises carers.
Read more about disability accessibility and inclusion.
LGBTIQ inclusion and awareness
We are an equal opportunity employer who works towards ensuring that all South Australians feel safe and valued. PIRSA aims to increase awareness and education to ensure inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
White Ribbon workplace accredited
We are White Ribbon Workplace Accredited, our expectations, values, policies and practices in our planning and daily operations contribute towards cultural change to prevent and respond to violence against women.
Domestic violence
This policy is designed to ensure that employees who are experiencing or escaping domestic or family violence are recognised and supported by PIRSA.