Rewards can take many forms, from competitive salaries and packaging plans through to life insurance and counseling services for personal concerns. We also support flexible working that helps you to get the most out of your busy lifestyle.
Rewards
At Ernst & Young you'll work hard and we'll reward you for your commitment. Here are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy.
FLEXleave. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase additional weeks extra leave per year. Take the opportunity to travel or prepare for special life events such as a wedding.
Career break. You can apply for a three-month career break.
Working interstate, working overseas. We offer domestic and global mobility opportunities. That means you could find yourself working in other Ernst & Young offices within Australia – or in one of our offices overseas. You can apply for an overseas secondment once you’ve had a few years experience with us.
Discounts. Once you join us, you’re eligible for discounts on some Apple, Microsoft, Dell, Telstra, Allianz and Westpac products. Through American Express, you can take advantage of flight and accommodation discounts. Enjoy cheap car rental with Avis Rent-A-Car. Explore the world with discounted tours from Intrepid Travel or Big Red Holidays. You’ll also be eligible for a discount on private health insurance through HCF and GMHBA.
Paid parental leave. If you are the child’s primary carer we offer 14 weeks paid parental leave if you have been with us for a year or more; after 5 years service we offer 18 weeks paid leave. Short term (five days) paid leave is offered if you are the secondary carer.
Health and well-being. We support initiatives such as social and competitive sporting events, and offer employees complimentary flu shots, nutritious snacks and fruit in the office and the ability to pay for the cost of your membership to one of our in-house gyms (some of our offices have them) or an ‘approved’ gym near your office from your pre-tax salary.
Social Club. The Ernst & Young Social Club organises a range of activities, from sporting events to informal and formal social functions, including – in most offices – an annual ball.
Salary packaging. From your pre-tax salary, you can package an Ernst & Young compatible PDA/Blackberry for business use. You can also package airline club memberships, novated car leases, car parking, study expenses, ‘in-house’ or ‘approved’ gym memberships and childcare fees in some locations, as well as make extra contributions to your superannuation.
Staff insurance. We provide group life insurance and group salary continuance (income protection) for all permanent staff from day one. You can ensure your financial security if you are unable to work for extended periods due to illness or injury.
Ernst & Young Foundation. Through the Ernst & Young Foundation, we support the community financially and through the time and expertise of our volunteers. Donate your time and you’ll benefit from developing your skills as you give back to others.
Work/life links. From health and lifestyle services to identifying care arranges for dependents, Work/life links is an independent resource that can help you manage family responsibilities.
Study assistance. We’ll help you meet the cost of approved external studies, which may include providing you with financial assistance to cover all or part of your course fees and the cost of your study materials. We may also offer you study and exam leave.
Professional memberships. We’ll cover joining and annual membership fees for one professional body each year. This includes the Institute of Chartered Accountants or an equivalent body for qualified professionals.
Employee Assistance Program. You and members of your immediate family can access independent, confidential counselling, free of charge, from professionally qualified counsellors should you need advice on personal, family or work-related concerns.
Global Employee Referral Program. Recruiting the best people is critical to our success, and employees like you are often the best source of the best candidates. The Global Employee Referral Program provides you with a cash reward or shopping voucher if you successfully refer a candidate to the firm.
Alumni program. The Ernst & Young Alumni program gives you a support network of employees, past and present, through which you can pursue life-long relationships. Even though you may move on to other challenges, you’ll always be part of the extended Ernst & Young family.
Flexibility
We appreciate that managing work and life today is not simple, so we offer a range of flexible work arrangements. We take into account an individual’s needs and personal commitments and aim to create the right balance between what works for our people, our clients and the communities in which we work.
You might want to reduce your hours to care for a child or a relative, or renovate your house. You might be studying part time – and need to start and finish work later than usual. You might prefer to work at home for some extra peace and quiet to meet a deadline. You might want to take a year off and travel. At Ernst & Young, flexibility is all about giving you the respect and freedom to take control of your busy life.
Of course, with flexibility comes responsibility – responsibility to work hard and get the job done. But it’s nice to know you’re working for a firm that understands people have full and busy lives – and sometimes need options.
