You are here:HomeOur CommunityEmployment Employment Benefits Employment benefits Career Development Our staff are encouraged to enhance their qualifications through further study, with generous opportunities for funding support Staff receive a Laptop to support their teaching and work requirements A formal staff coaching mentor program is provided to support our staff and their ongoing development Loreto Toorak encourages staff to be involved in associated professional associations including examiner positions within the VCAA Remuneration Benefits Academic staff receive a generous 13 weeks annual leave Personal leave entitlements are 15 days annually Staff receive 156 weeks of parental leave, including 14 paid weeks Long Service Leave is portable within the Victorian Catholic Schools Network A pro rata 17.5% leave loading is paid to staff in December annually All staff receive a 50% discount (pro-rata based on working hours) from Tuition Fees for their dependent children between Preparatory and Year 12 An overnight camp allowance is paid to staff, when applicable Opportunities to maximise take-home income with salary sacrifice and salary packaging Wellbeing Subsidised classes devoted to wellbeing are available, such as personal training and pilates/yoga Fitness sessions which include boot camp twice a week Regular social events on Friday afternoons and other off-site events are available to staff Annual Retreat Day provided for staff, offering several sessions encouraging reflection and mindfulness Loreto Toorak provides the opportunity for staff to engage in several social justice programs Several optional interstate and overseas study tours are available for students and staff. These may include, but are not limited to, music tours and several language tours, which both enhance culture and learning experiences.