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Q3 · On Track · January to March 2026 · latest

CEO connect sessions held across all sites during February 2026. Sessions were well attended with lots of interaction from staff. Commenced review of employee induction and onboarding to strengthen the first few weeks of the employee lifecycle. Significant review of Council's recruitment processes is underway with changes of reporting lines and additional resources available to support line managers with achieving compliance and removing complexity. This foundational work is likely to continue throughout 2026 and will improve applicant experience.

Q2 · On Track · October to December 2025

Certified agreement in place and well communicated across the organisation. Well supported recognition and celebration event was held during December to highlight long service achievements and thank staff for their contributions during a challenging year. Significant review of Council's recruitment processes is underway with changes of reporting lines and additional resources available to support line managers with achieving compliance and removing complexity. This foundational work is likely to continue throughout 2026 and will improve applicant experience.

Q1 · On Track · July to September 2025

A communication strategy and roadshow were delivered to promote employee benefits under the upcoming Certified Agreement 2025, supported by updated FAQs and a suite of information on leave and other allowances now available to all staff via Noogle. The Wellbeing at Work Action Planning continues across Council, with initiatives being embedded at the team level. The People and Culture Manager position has been permanently appointed, and work is progressing on the review of the annual Rewards and Recognition Event.