SDN Children's Services Inc. Annual Report 2010

Our culture
SDN is an award winning, progressive employer committed
to equal employment opportunity and inclusiveness in the
workplace. We value diversity and take pride in the innovative
nature of our employment practices.
SDN offers rewarding and diverse careers and aims to
maintain an environment that appeals to the best in the
sector. We understand the responsibilities our people have
outside the workplace and offer flexible work arrangements.
We offer a range of professional learning and education
opportunities, and financial assistance for staff who want to
learn, perform and grow. We have the strengths of a large
organisation with the benefits of a close-knit community.
In 2009–10 we employed:
519
permanent and casual staff, including:
483 women and 36 men
141
part-time staff members
72
casual staff members
10
Aboriginal
or Torres Strait Islander staff
members
‘
Our goal is to make a difference. We want to give the children at our centres the best possible start; and the families accessing our
programs all the help they need. We can only achieve this through qualified, committed and passionate staff. Our people are our most
important resource and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and professional environment to progress their careers.
Joanna Mallon, Director, People and Culture
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Workers Compensation premium cost as a percentage
of wages — NSW We have invested in better manual handling
practices to reduce workplace injuries. The premium cost is calculated
using the most important components: claims experience for the
previous three years, and wages costs.
8%
7%
6%
5%
4%
3%
2%
1%
Staff turnover From 2006–07 to 2009–10, staff turnover was
reduced by 3%.
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0
2005−06 2006−07 2007−08 2008−09
2009−10
0
2006−07 2007−08 2008−09 2009−10
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