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Council employee wellbeing

Objective 5.4: Provide a progressive working environment and practices which prioritise the wellbeing, safety, inclusiveness and development of our people and establish Noosa Council as an employer of choice · 18 initiatives across 4 years

Underway this year

4

all on track at end of March 2026

Delivery record

6 of 11

past initiatives completed · 4 on track, not yet complete

2026–27not started yet
5.4.1 Employer of Choiceno update reported yet
5.4.2 Workforce Planningno update reported yet
5.4.3 Workplace Facilitiesno update reported yet
2025–264 initiatives
5.4.1 Workforce planningQ3 · On Track · Workforce capability framework and workforce planning model PMP has been developed. Due for presentation at ELT 8 April 2026 and ARC 29 May 2026.
5.4.2 Employer of ChoiceQ3 · On Track · 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.
5.4.3 Employee Thrive ProgramQ3 · On Track · The Thrive Program is an on-going corporate initiative, offering activities and programs to engage in wellbeing. Activities completed during this quarter which support this initiative include securing new membership from unrepresented teams across the organisation; planning meeting with the new People & Culture Manager, event planning day with the team; harmony week, morning tea.
5.4.4 Workplace accommodationQ3 · On Track · Ongoing improvements continue to ensure workspaces meet organisational needs. Two core departments have relocated to refurbished facilities at the Goodchap Street Offices. New offices have been installed at the Resource and Recovery Centre, and refurbishment of offices at the Pomona Depot has been completed. In this reporting period, refurbishments at the Building and Plumbing branch were initiated, with impacted staff temporarily working at the Goodchap Street and Tewantin Offices. Future upgrades to the Tewantin Offices are linked to the proposed Regional Art Gallery development and business case (Initiative 3.6.1). Gradual minor refurbishments are continuing at the Tewantin Main Office.

Initiatives from previous years

These initiatives have been archived — they are no longer being updated.

2024–256 initiatives · 4 finished on time
5.4.1 Organisational capabilityQ4 · On Track · Annual branch plans to deliver on Operational Plan objectives are compulsory for all branches. New systems and upgrades are being identified, and a specific budget has been allocated to support their implementation. The work on an overall consolidated capability plan and framework is on the task list for 2025/26.
5.4.2 Workforce planningQ4 · On Track · People and Culture officers attended the LGAQ Workforce Strategy & Planning Forum on 30 October 2024. A draft Workforce Planning framework will commence being co-created with the ELT in Q2 2026.
5.4.3 Employee Thrive ProgramQ4 · Completed
5.4.4 Workplace health and safetyQ4 · Completed
5.4.5 Council Certified AgreementQ4 · Completed
5.4.6 Employee engagement surveyQ4 · Completed
2023–245 initiatives · 2 finished on time

5.4.1 Organisational capability · ended the year with minor disruption

Progress impacted by the recruitment process for the new People and Culture Manager. Note-as previously reported

5.4.2 Workforce planningQ3 · On Track
5.4.3 Employee wellbeingQ4 · Completed · This is now operational through the WHS team and the THRIVE Working Group.
5.4.4 Workplace health and safetyQ4 · Completed · Completed 16 October 2023.
5.4.5 Council Certified AgreementQ4 · On Track · Preparations undertaken including representatives on the Bargaining Team and identification of workplace issues. Negotiations to commence in September 2024. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

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Where this sits

This objective is part of Theme 5: Excellence, in the 2023-28.