Benefits and perks at Downer
Learn about the 7 benefits and perks Downer offers its employees.
Volunteering Days
You can apply for a day of paid leave to volunteer for an initiative important to you.
Parental leave
We offer a variety of leave options tailored to different life stages, from parental leave for new family members to domestic violence leave for crucial support during tough times.
Perks@Downer
Employees in Australia and New Zealand can enjoy savings on a wide range of top brands and retailers - from everyday essentials, electronics and computing, home and garden, to planning their next travel adventure.
Wellness
We recognise that a healthy mind is rooted in a healthy body. To support your wellbeing, local health programs and initiatives are periodically organised at various work sites, including flu vaccinations and health checks.
Hardship program
Our Hardship Program, supported by contributions from our senior executives and Non-executive Directors, offers additional financial relief to Downer employees who are experiencing severe hardship because of a Downer declared natural disaster.
Mental health
Our Mental Health First Aid program offers training to our people, giving them the tools and techniques to support their colleagues, family and friends experiencing mental health challenges until they can access professional help. This also complements our professional, confidential services like our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is available 24X7 to our people.
Flexible working
We understand that life can be unpredictable, and that people have different support requirements to help them balance work and personal commitments. Our flexible working arrangements empowers our teams to balance work and life commitments effectively. Whether it's flexible hours, working from home, set rosters or the need to work in a different location we can work with you to consider available flexible work practices.
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