Flexible work arrangements


Caltex

We are strongly committed to enabling a more flexible work culture in Caltex. Over the past two years, we have concentrated our efforts to improve our practices with respect to flexible work: our leaders have participated in workshops to grow their knowledge, skills and confidence in delivering flexible work solutions in addition to the introduction of new technology offerings.

Across the organisation, many teams have implemented innovative flexible working arrangements. For example, two Process Control Engineers at our Lytton Refinery spent the year working three months on, three months off in a job share arrangement. This has given them flexibility as they approach retirement, and given Caltex significant lead-time for succession planning and training for their replacement.

Shared Roles

Pauline Jewitt (left) and Zoe Devos (right) have shared the role of Crude Oil Scheduler at Caltex’s Kurnell Refinery since August 2011.

Caltex BabyCare Package

Caltex recognises that returning to work after caring full-time for a newborn baby can be challenging, both emotionally and financially. In addition to providing twelve weeks paid parental leave, Caltex also supports the happy and effective return to work of our primary carer employees, with a package of benefits available up until their baby’s second birthday.

In addition we encourage employees on parental leave and their teams to stay in touch by retaining their mobile phones and laptops provided by Caltex.

About the package:

  • BabyCare Bonus
    Caltex pays a 3% bonus each quarter to a primary carer once they return to work until their child’s second birthday.
  • Emergency BabyCare
    Caltex provides returning primary carers with access to Dial-An-Angel mothercraft nurses or carers, for ad-hoc emergencies.
  • Help identifying appropriate childcare
    Caltex provides a specialist service that assists parents locate the type of childcare they want for their baby.
  • Nursing Mothers’ facilities
    Caltex has introduced facilities at key sites to provide privacy for nursing mothers.

Families

“I’m very impressed by the way Caltex is truly showing care, introducing initiatives with a direct and positive influence on the wellbeing of our families.” - Marcela Gonzales, IT Analyst
Marcela Gonzales, her partner Ian Hindley and their baby Santiago.