Working at DIT

We value a diverse and inclusive culture for our staff and customers as we deliver the future of South Australia. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to our Department's diversity.

The South Australian Government has committed to the employment of:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
people with disabilities
women at the more senior levels.

Why work with us

Working in our Department and in the wider public sector has many benefits, such as:

success measured against social, environmental and economic goals
diverse work opportunities and mobility across government departments
transparency in decision-making
a high standard of ethics
the satisfaction of serving the public of South Australia.

We commit to providing remuneration and employment conditions that:

attract, develop and retain the best employees
ensure workplace and cultural safety.

We support this through a range of human resources policies and work arrangements.

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Our values and Code of Ethics

Our values

We are a values-driven organisation. Our shared values guide the way we work together and our attitudes at work. Our values help us to focus on how we conduct our business, and not just on the result. They provide a framework for decisions and actions, which affect the quality of service we deliver to South Australians.

Collaboration: We work collaboratively as one team to serve our community.
Honesty: We are honest, open and act with integrity.
Excellence: We are committed to excellence in everything we do.
Enjoyment: We enjoy our work and recognise our successes.
Respect: We respect, understand and value ourselves and every person in our business.
Safety: We ensure health, wellbeing and safety underpin our actions and decisions.

Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector embodies and builds upon the principles of the Public Sector Act 2009.

The code aims to achieve the goals of the Act and good government in South Australia.

Flexible working arrangements

We support flexible working arrangements. This allows our employees to get a greater balance between their work and other responsibilities and interests.

We recognise that voluntary flexible working arrangements are important to our employees. Various family-friendly arrangements are in place within our workplace.

Some available arrangements include:

flexi time/accrued hours
working from home
part-time and job share
purchased leave.

Health and wellbeing

We have programs and initiatives in place to support your health and wellbeing.

Heath and wellness programs

Fitness Passport is our discounted workplace health and fitness program. It offers staff access to a wide range of fitness facilities, including gyms and pools.
Join the Corporate Cup to improve your fitness together with colleagues of all ages.
Free yoga and reformer Pilates lunchtime classes at the 83 Pirie Street office
Free yearly influenza vaccinations on site or at participating pharmacies.

Mental and emotional health

Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential counselling for all staff and their immediate families.
Access to brain break and networking activity stations.

Workplace facilities

Access to family and parent rooms to help you juggle the responsibilities of being a parent.
Free access to end-of-trip facilities and on-site gym at the 83 Pirie Street office.

Learning and development

We value and foster a learning environment at work. This is because we know our employees' professional development is integral to our success.

Examples

Our initiatives

Our Cultural Footprint Program helps employees to better understand and connect with Aboriginal communities through their work.

Women in DIT is our gender equality initiative and network. Our goal is to help our women advance their careers into leadership positions.

We recognise our employees' contributions and achievements through awards and celebrations.

Formal events

Events can include conferences, seminars and workshops. We provide training and development in:

required skills that employees need for their current job
future skills needed to support the direction we are moving towards.

Study programs

These programs could lead to skills development or a qualification. We support students to study or attend courses in varying degrees, such as fee payments and time off.

Project work

We have many interesting projects, including large infrastructure projects. These projects provide plenty of opportunities to develop project management skills.

On-the-job training and development

This can involve a mentor or colleague with expertise and considerable organisational knowledge. They can help set up learning opportunities and/or provide professional guidance.

Work-shadowing

By spending time with an expert, employees can learn about another role. This can help diversify their skill set, experience and knowledge.

Job sharing

Employees can share a role and learn more about different types of work available and from others with expertise in a similar business area.

Rotation

We have several development programs that provide a rotation of work experiences. This helps to develop skills and identify areas of interest.

Leave

Annual leave accrues at the rate of 20 working days per year (pro rata for part-time employees).

Employees are eligible for long service leave after 7 years of service with the South Australian Public Sector.

Sick leave accrues at the rate of 12 days per year (pro rata for part-time employees) and is cumulative.

Some service with other levels of government may also be recognised.

Superannuation and salary sacrificing

Super SA

Super SA administers a few superannuation schemes for South Australian public sector employees.

Members of these schemes have relatively low administrative fees compared to other funds.

Detailed information is available from Super SA.

Salary sacrifice (packaging)

Salary sacrificing is available to employees.

This allows employees to arrange their income as a mixture of salary and other benefits. Salary sacrificing may result in a reduced amount of income tax payable.

Benefits available through salary sacrificing include:

additional superannuation contributions
home office or work related equipment
novated lease for a motor vehicle.

Employees must still pay any Fringe Benefits Tax liability for non-superannuable benefits.