Work with freedom
In the spirit of mutual trust, we offer our people the flexibility and autonomy to work from places and spaces that work for the role, the team and the individual. We still meet in person for moments that matter. But we embrace flexibility and choice, because we know it makes for a happier, more productive, inclusive and healthy workplace.
We established a Hybrid Working Playbook which goes into detail on our hybrid strategy, you can read that here.
Hybrid guiding principles
Our hybrid working model combines the flexibility of working from various spaces with an organisation-wide set of moments that matter where onsite attendance is required. Here's how we make hybrid work:
- No set days in the office except if your roles requires primary attendance (e.g. treatment plants, facilities etc).
- Local agreements in teams about other working norms which work best for the entire team.
- We take a local jobs first approach to recruitment and expect our people to live in Victoria.
- We do not offer any 100% remote roles.
Moments that matter
Throughout the year staff come together at Mitcham and other worksites for our moments that matter. These moments are carefully curated by the Executive Team to offer clarity, connection and collaboration to help deliver better outcomes and keep our culture alive.
You’ll get at least 2 weeks’ notice if we want you to come into the office. All other moments that matter are determined in consultation with your Group, Division and Teams working agreements. YVW onsite moments include:
Culture
- Annual Kick Off event
- Strategy update (2 per year)
- Organisational Committee Meetings
- Orientation (New Starters)
- Development Workshops
Clarity
- 1:1 performance check-ins (minimum 2 per year)
- Presenting at Portfolio Control Board Meetings
- Presenting at Board and Committee Meetings
- Leader Labs (4 per year)
- Executive Portfolio Control Board Meetings
- Board and Sub Committee Meetings
Connection
- Team/ Group Meetings (minimum 2 per year)
- End of year celebration
- Your first day – welcome
- Meet the team – a welcome event
- Your final day at YVW
Collaboration
- Planning/Strategy Days
- Managing incidents – as needed
- Field site visits – if required
- Reconciliation Leadership Committee Meetings