Team benefits

Be rewarded

At Cooper Grace Ward we recognise the importance of a happy and healthy team and provide our people with a range of benefits and programs to assist in their career development and personal wellness.

We take pride in our work, and we have fun while we do it. Whether you’re interested in group sports, social activities, health and wellness or flexible work arrangements, we offer all this and more. Find some of the employment benefits we offer listed below.

Financial 

  • Competitive pay
  • Life and TPD insurance
  • In-house legal assistance
  • Will prepared at no charge
  • Independent wealth management advice
  • Employee referral program
  • Novated car leasing including electric vehicles

Personal growth & learning

  • Personal growth plans 
  • Study support, including financial support and leave entitlements
  • Direct client and partner contact
  • Mentoring program
  • Firm-wide learning programs, such as performance coaching
  • Access to external training programs

Flexible work & technology

  • Flexible working options, including hours of work, patterns of work and work from home options
  • Cloud based technology for ease of remote access and cyber safety
  • Access to shared remote facilities such as laptops and other mobile devices

Support for families

  • Paid parental leave
  • Breastfeeding accredited workplace
  • Family and domestic violence leave
  • Daycare facilities available within our office building
  • Annual Kids Christmas party

Health & wellbeing

  • Wellbeing initiatives – for example, in-house yoga classes and puppy cuddles
  • Complimentary breakfast with healthy options
  • CGW Day (additional day of leave)
  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Free counselling for our team and their families
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Complimentary health assessments (executives)

Office amenities

  • Five Green Star premises
  • Team cafe
  • End of trip facilities, such as e-bike charging ports, lockers, showers, blow driers and hair straighteners
  • Same-day dry cleaning facilitated by reception
  • Easy access to transport

Perks

  • Corporate partner discounts 
  • Complimentary after-hours meals
  • Monthly firm-wide morning tea & team drinks
  • Casual dress Fridays
  • Annual functions such as EOFY and Christmas
  • Salary deduct Coles Myer gift cards, start a Christmas savings account, and salary sacrifice additional Superannuation payments

Community

  • Pro bono opportunities
  • Annual gift and grocery packing day
  • Club Red blood donation
  • Set up charitable payroll deductions

Firm culture

  • Firm values of Mutual Respect, Excellence and Curiosity
  • In-house diversity and inclusion committee
  • In-house wellness committee
  • Award-winning team members and award-winning firm practices
  • Wellness @ CGW intranet portal
  • Recognition and awards – including prizes for participation in innovation and wellness initiatives