Working Hours at Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)

Very flexible, respectful culture around not contacting people out of hours, and insistent that people do not work more than they should be

They are very flexible with working hours. There is flexibility in when you start and end your day, as long as you work the hours outlined in your contract and any changes are approved by your manager.

Every team is different, but as long as you work your hours and are available for meetings in the core part of the day, it really doesn't matter when you complete that work. If you like to start at 7am and finish closer to 3pm, because you need to pick up your kids from school or just prefer those hours.

I generally work roughly 8:45-5. I don't need to submit a time sheet, it's an honesty system. Many people work different hours to fit around other commitments and preferences, including working longer hours to have a 4 day week or 9 day fortnight. The department also allows working from home 2 days a week, and often more if you ask specifically for it.

Very flexible. I work from home 3 days a week.

DEECA is really flexible with work hours. Many people work hybrid (in the office and at home), and some work across multiple offices. Taking time out of your 'normal business hours' to go to personal appointments and take family/personal time is highly accepted, and lots of people work the hours they choose (some people start at 6am, some at 10am). You can also discuss arrangements where you work a 9-day fortnight and either make up the extra hours on other days, or get paid 90% of your full annual salary.

Very flexible. I have 2 days in the office and 3 at home most weeks. I also have a lot of flexibility to take time in lieu if I do end up working a longer day, usually when I'm in the field.

Very flexible, within reason I can tailor each day to suit my needs.