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Health and wellness
There’s more to working at TAFE Queensland than financial reward alone, and we realise that different things appeal to different people. If you value your work-life balance, then you will be interested in our range of employee benefits and wellness initiatives.
TAFE Queensland is supportive of a work-life balance that enables employees to divide their energy between their home and work priorities. We appreciate that these practices and policies can enhance health and productivity, but we also believe that it is essential to balance work and staffing requirements at each workplace.
Our flexible work options are negotiated between employees and their managers, enabling individuals to meet their work and home responsibilities in a balanced way. There are options available which may include short or long term changes to work patterns, work from home, or purchased leave arrangements, to name a few.
We also recognise that our staff have a range of cultural affiliations and family responsibilities that impact work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring that employees are not disadvantaged or discriminated against in any way connected to their employment.
Health and wellness initiatives include:
- Flexible work options
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (TELUS Health) - a voluntary, free and confidential counselling service to assist employees and their families with personal and/or work-related matters
- Wellbeing initiatives to help you achieve and maintain your health
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym and pool membership access
- Access to private health corporate plans
- Work at Home Software, i.e. Adobe and Microsoft software
- Smoke-free work environment
- Additional leave for international athletes and volunteer workers
Personal development initiatives
TAFE Queensland also provides services for the personal development of staff, helping people develop skills useful across both work and life. Access to online learning platforms for personal development include:
- Mindarma
- TELUS Health Learning Modules
- TELUS Health Webinar Programs
- Skills Coach by Culture Amp and Learning Labs
- Infobase Learning Cloud
Prioritising student and staff mental health
Hundreds of TAFE Queensland staff are supporting their colleagues and students’ mental health after completing training with Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Smoke free campuses
For the health and wellbeing of all our students, our staff and visitors TAFE Queensland is now smoke free. This decision reflects evolving societal norms and aligns with TAFE Queensland's responsibility and desire to provide healthy and vibrant campuses for all.
Mindfulness practice
Meditation is great for stress reduction, decreasing anxiety levels, and heightening self-awareness. But in the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life finding the time to meditate can be difficult. Start reaping the rewards of meditation by practicing mindfulness instead.
Gyms and sports facilities
Our campuses offer a range of gyms and sports and facilities for our students to enjoy. Sport and fitness students can also utilise these facilities to put theory into practice and gain hands-on experience working with paying clients.