Our Culture
Working for CTO Group is exciting, challenging and intellectually stimulating. We recognise that our people are our single most important asset; they are what sets us apart. As a result, we foster a culture that attracts and retains only the most highly skilled, experienced, driven and proficient individuals.
Benefits
BYOD
CTO Group has a BYOD model which allows you to choose your favourite mobile devices and peripherals. Permanent staff are provided a tools allowance towards these costs.
Salary Sacrifice
We offer permanent staff salary sacrifice for vehicles and laptops.
Discounts
CTO Group has a Staff Benefits Program in place, where staff can access a number of discounts including travel, accommodation and entertainment.
Rewards & Recognition
CTO Group rewards staff for exceptional performance. Our rewards are tailored to the individual and have a personal touch.
Staff Events
CTO Group is like a big family. Although we are geographically dispersed, we reconnect through regular events such as our monthly BBQ, working lunches, quarterly staff updates and an annual family day. These events bring the larger team back together to share stories and remind us that we are one team.
Flexibility
Wherever possible, we offer you flexibility around your personal arrangements through flexible working hours and working from home.
Employee Advisory Committee (EAC)
The CTO Group EAC has been established to help shape the strategic direction of the organisation. The EAC acts as the collective voice for all employees of CTO Group by engaging with all staff to extract ideas and suggestions. This interaction allows the group to develop and grow as a successful and people-centric organisation.
The EAC also has responsibility for tabling, discussing and assisting with the implementation of:
- Business process definition and improvement;
- Business policy maintenance and development;
- CTO Group culture;
- Options for staff social events and charitable events; and
- Any other items which staff would like presented to the Board.
Community Focus
Environmentally Conscious
CTO Group cares about the environment and encourages you to reduce environmental impact. CTO Group is an accredited recycler in the actsmart business recycling initiative of the ACT Government. We recycle printer cartridges and office waste and compost organic matter.
Giving Back
CTO Group is committed to giving back to the community. Included in our activities are blood donation, free consulting services to not for profit organisations and cooking for the homeless.
Local Support
We are very supportive of local business. We think local and we prefer to buy services and products from Canberra-based businesses, wherever possible.
Health & Wellness
Social Group
Health & Wellness is very important to CTO Group – we have a health and wellness social group with golf, indoor soccer, cricket, walking and running groups and much more.
EAP
We have an Employee Assistance Program to support our staff and their families through the various challenges in life.
Professional Development
Autonomy
We attract high-performing professionals who are self-sufficient and independent. We have an amazingly supportive leadership team who empower staff to take ownership of their own personal success. We provide staff the freedom to choose their career path and development plan, and to own the process and outcome.
Development Programs
We grow staff skills and knowledge through mentoring programs and information sessions.
Mentoring Program
We have a successful Mentoring Program where you can be both a mentor and mentee, learning from others and sharing your knowledge. Our work is varied and you have the opportunity to work with leaders in their fields.