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4 initiatives across 1 year

Underway this year

4

all on track at end of March 2026

Excellence
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.