Bound by a shared mission and values, regardless of distance and variety of service outreach, CentaCare provides the atmosphere and conditions that allows staff to develop their skills and move towards reaching their full potential.
At CentaCare we recognize that our greatest resource lies in the quality of our teams, and provide considerable investment in professional development across the organization.
As a child-related employer, CentaCare is required to abide by the following legislation:
- Child protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998;
- Commission for Children and Young People (Employment Screening) Act 1998.
Recruiting the right people
CentaCare aims to recruit the most suitable person for the job, and endorses the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action.
Where relevant, all preferred applicants will be subject to formal employment screening.
New appointees will undergo a six month probationary period of employment and permanent employment will be based on a satisfactory completion of this probationary period.
Work hours
Full-time day employees work a 38 hour week. Our core hours of work are from 9.00am to 5.00pm with a thirty minute lunch break. If a staff member wishes to take a 1 hour lunch break, they may either start work at 8.30am or finish work at 5.30pm on the respective day.