Careers

As the key to the Firm’s success, POF staff are rewarded for their contribution with a range of benefits. 

Work-Life Balance

The health and well-being of all POF staff is assured through a number of programs and policies, including:

>   A 35 hour working week - where a normal working day is seven hours. While there will be times that workloads will exceed these hours, considerable time and effort is dedicated towards resource planning to ensure all staff enjoy the benefit of a 35 hour working week.

>   Flexible Work Arrangements – where staff are unable to work full-time or regular hours or wish to pursue other goals that are important to their health and well-being. At these times, whenever practicable, they are able to structure their work life to cater for these needs, subject to business needs.

>   Paid Parental Leave – which aims to support the continuation of work-life balance for new parents. A new family addition is a challenging and exciting time for anyone, and POF want to ensure that new parents are able to enjoy the experience to its fullest, secure in the knowledge that their ongoing participation with the firm is secure.

>   Health & Well-Being Program – involving a range of healthy activities, on-site to assist staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. The program includes health checks, workplace seminars and workshops as well as social events.

Training & Development

POF understands the importance of ongoing training and development for continued job satisfaction. The training and development program within the firm is designed to be regular and engaging to maximize the career benefits for every staff member. It is a comprehensive mix of in-house and out-sourced opportunities including:

>   Continuing professional education/development - an annual program providing a range of educational opportunities including lectures, formal training programs and seminars.

>   Training & Education – full financial support for on-site and off-site programs, informal tutorials, discussion groups on topics of professional interest and opportunities for contribution to committees of professional bodies.

>   Conference attendance –staff are encouraged to attend conferences for professional and/or technical developments.

Reward & Recognition

POF staff are constantly being rewarded and recognized for their contributions to the success and reputation of the firm.

>   Remuneration Benchmarking – across a range of positions to maintain a competitive market position which assists with attracting, retaining and motivating talented people.

>   Professional Associations & Memberships – which mutually benefit the Group and the individual are encouraged, and in many cases, include the payment of fees.

>   Performance Review – for each individual staff member which is regular, timely and relevant. As the most important asset for the Group, staff potential is properly developed and training needs identified and addressed.

Effective Communication

Staff are kept up to date with the Group and Industry news through formal and informal communication channels, including:

>   Updates –  in the form of Business Updates and Staff Bulletins.

>   Staff Feedback – sought on a regular basis with a focus on continuing improvement for the organization and job satisfaction for the individual.

Activities and Support

We have a range of activities to ensure health and well-being which all our staff are able to participate in including:

>   Regular Social Activities – allows staff to take time out with the people who they spend most of their working life with – their colleagues. These activities include morning teas, healthy lunches and after work events.

>   Free Confidential Counselling Service – to support staff through difficult times, whether they are personal or work related. Staff, and their immediate families, have access to the services of a completely independent, professional, confidential and free short term counselling service.

>   Life/Salary Continuance Insurance Benefits - provides support to staff and their families in times of need.

>   Continuous Improvement – for better and more efficient work practices and systems such as the move towards a true paperless office work environment with the development of POF’s Electronic Document Management System.