Working at IOOF

Diversity in the workplace

IOOF recognises the benefits of diversity where people from different backgrounds can bring fresh ideas and perceptions. This helps make the way work is undertaken more efficient and effective and our company’s products and services more valued. IOOF’s diversity policy focuses on improving the representation of:

  • women in senior roles
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
  • people whose first language is not English
  • people from lower socio economic backgrounds
  • graduates
  • people with a disability.

Commitment to balance

To assist our people in reaching an appropriate balance between work and family we offer a range of programs and services to all employees. Initiatives include purchased leave, flexible working hours, part-time employment, community leave, workplace giving program. iHealth program and eight weeks paid parental leave. Employee focus groups and communication surveys encourage the communication of ideas by employees to assist in the overall improvement of the company.

Development of our people

Equipping our people with the tools, knowledge and skills to stay competitive is an easy investment we make in our future success. We promote career development and self-learning which helps to increase productivity and retention of staff. All employees are encouraged to set personal development plans with their managers and to undertake training that is appropriate for their role and future career.

IOOF and the environment

The efficient use of resources makes good business sense, which is why IOOF is committed to improving our efforts with the environment. Some of the recent environmental initiatives undertaken include:

  • continued participation in Earth Hour
  • a focus on lowering energy and paper usage
  • paper and comingled waste recycling
  • installing water saving devices.

Benefits

We value our employees at IOOF and offer them a range of benefits.

Salary packaging

IOOF offers a range of salary sacrifice options such as additional superannuation contributions, novated leases for motor vehicles and workplace charitable giving program.

Work flexibility

Employees can take advantage of the work flexibility offerings such as purchasing extra leave, paid parental leave and community days.

Leisure and lifestyle benefits

IOOF offers its employees a broad range of additional benefits that may be of assistance outside of work. This includes programs such as our:

  • employee assistance program
  • IOOF supported sporting teams
  • preferred health insurance rates with some of the major health insurance providers.