Pay and conditions

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The DVA Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 (EA) sets out the entitlements for DVA employees. 

DVA graduates will be engaged at the APS3/Graduate APS classification and paid at the first pay point of the APS4 classification.

Once a graduate has successfully completed the graduate program, they will automatically be advanced and salary progressed to the top pay point of the APS4 classification.

DVA offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • allowance for relocation to take part in the Graduate Program (if required)
  • flexible working hours and conditions to help you balance work and personal life
  • generous superannuation provisions
  • salary sacrifice arrangements
  • ongoing development and training opportunities
  • outstanding work-life balance, including a healthy lifestyle allowance
  • four weeks' annual leave per year
  • up to 18 days of personal leave each year to use for personal illness and caring for ill or injured family members
  • access to studies assistance program (after the graduate year).

For more information on pay and conditions, see the DVA Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027. 

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