Equilibrium

"Work/life balance" is an overused phrase and means different things to different people as it is a reflection of personal values and priorities.

Working in law you can be guaranteed that you'll be stretched and need to work hard - as anyone embarking in a professional career would expect. But whether you are a graduate or an experienced practitioner you can be assured that at Sparke Helmore:

  • We want people to be effective, not workaholics;
  • We are committed to having an energised work environment where people are motivated and enthusiastic about their roles; and
  • We understand that people have obligations outside work and have strategies in place to help people meet them in addition to meeting client and business needs.
  • Because your needs and interests will vary over your career we have a range of initiatives in place to help people make the most of both work and life:
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous paid parental leave provisions
  • Opportunity to take up to 12 months career break
  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave
  • Opportunity to access a range of flexible work practices
  • Access to Emergency childcare

Loving life

  • Half day birthday leave
  • A range of community service opportunities through SHARE
  • A calendar of firm social events
  • Health & Wellbeing seminar
  • Free Fruit on a weekly basis
  • Annual Health checks for every employee
  • Corporate Discounted gym fees from Fitness First
  • Subsidised in-house fitness classes

Taking your $$ further

  • Generous spotters referral bonus of up to $10,000
  • Income protection insurance
  • Salary sacrifice opportunities
  • Access to discounted movie tickets
  • Annual subsidised flu shots

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