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Reward and Benefits

We understand the importance of recognising, encouraging and rewarding excellence and teamwork.

Our reward and benefits framework is designed to reward achievements, leadership, and behaviours that promote our values and purpose and support an inclusive work environment.

The following provides a summary of some of the benefits provided as part of working for South32. Further details about location specific benefits can be found on job adverts for each location.

Competitive salaries

We offer competitive salaries aligned to the local market and reflecting the skills and experience required for each role​.

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Short term incentive bonuses

Paid in addition to salary for eligible participants, reflecting our company’s performance and each employee’s contribution.

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Employee ownership

We all share in the growth and success of our company through our employee share plans. Our employee ownership program allows our people to become owners, with rights to receive South32 Limited Shares (or cash equivalent). We offer this annually at no cost to eligible employees.

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Family care/parental leave program

Our family care/parental leave program provides employees with both financial and non-financial support at one of the most impactful times of their lives. The program differs by country and may include options such as paid leave for both primary and secondary carers, graduated return to work options and retirement saving top ups upon return to work.

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Employee benefits

We provide a range of employee benefits aligned to the local market. Typically, these include support saving for your financial wellbeing in retirement or for unforeseen life events through insurances. In addition, we offer leave options over and above minimum requirements in many countries.

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Education assistance

We aim to support you with further education/training where it directly relates to your current or future career with South32, both through financial support and additional leave to study and/or attend examinations.

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Flexibility

We aim to support employees in balancing their home and work responsibilities. Taking the role into consideration, flexibility exists around hours of work as well as where work is performed. In addition, we have various leave options available to employees.

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Employee Assistance Program​

Our people and their families have access to an Employee Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling and support. Our Employee Assistance Program and mental health initiatives supports wellbeing and is designed with the aim of keeping our people feeling safe and valued.

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