ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 CITY OF GREATER GEELONG

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Community Infrastructure and Recreation CITY OF GREATER GEELONG ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 Dean Frost General Manager B.App. Sci (Human Movt) G.Dip.Bus Admin MBA Dean Frost joined the Executive Management Team on 29 October 2007. Dean is responsible for the management of Council’s capital works program (Community Infrastructure) and the management of a broad range of recreation and leisure services and open space assets. Key projects include the development of the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre and the Leisurelink Aquatic Centre. Dean’s Message: “Council continues to place a strong emphasis on the importance of recreation and community facilities in enhancing the Geelong lifestyle. Council’s strategic approach to responding to the drought via planting of drought tolerant grasses and innovative water re-use and water saving initiatives has us well placed to respond to climate change”. Division’s EFT Staff: 128 Revenue ($000): $ 15,766 Expenditure ($000): $ 19,872 Functions provided: > Sport and Recreation Services and Facilities > Capital Projects Management > Leisure Services and Facilities Achievements: > Conversion of playing fields to drought tolerant turf saving 16 million litres of potable water. > Water saving measures implemented at the City’s aquatic centres saving 32 million litres of potable water. > Construction commenced on the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre. > Leisurelink Aquatic Centre detail design finalised and completion of civil works. > Growth in Learn to Swim program with 11,000 term enrolments. Also 120 Learn to Swim scholarships funded and delivered across the region. > Eastern Park and Geelong Botanic Gardens Strategic Plan adopted by Council. > Greater Geelong Cycle Strategy adopted by Council. > Multitude of events held at the Arena in 2007-2008 including basketball, concerts, trade fairs and holiday programs. > Recreation facility upgrades including Queens Park Pavilion, Barwon Heads Village Park tennis courts, Belmont Football and Netball Club change rooms and Goldsworthy Athletics Facility terrace construction. Assets ($000): $ 74,089 55
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Staff are our most valuable asset. It is their contribution that achieves the organisation’s goals and objectives, and we strive to foster a dynamic environment that enables each employee to fulfil their potential. The City seeks to be an employer of choice through its many strategies and programs that address individuals’ career aspirations and personal wellbeing, while at the same time creating a productive, healthy, customerfocused and enjoyable workplace. A range of employee related initiatives were undertaken in the past 12 months to improve recruitment and retention and further develop our organisation’s capability to thrive in the future. Some of these included: Employee Induction DVD All new employees now receive an Induction DVD with their New Employee Handbook, to complement Council’s induction program. The DVD showcases a number of Council employees and services to provide new employees with a greater understanding of the organisation. Induction Program This program was redesigned during the year and now includes a half-day introductory and familiarisation session on the organisation. This session also covers OHS, risk management and fraud awareness procedures. Job specific induction sessions are conducted independent of this program. Equal Opportunity Council is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and has policies and procedures in place to ensure that all staff members are treated fairly and decisions are based on merit. Following a review of the Harassment and Bullying Prevention Policy, Council commenced conducting skill based learning sessions for all staff in preventing discrimination, harassment and bullying in the workplace. This training is aimed at creating a working environment that actively discourages unwanted behaviour, and enables managers and supervisors to handle issues and queries that may arise effectively and expediently. Approximately 85 per cent of employees have undertaken this training in the past two years. Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program is a confidential, short-term focused counselling service offered to any employee and their family who are experiencing difficulties that affect their wellbeing, work performance, or enjoyment in the workplace, as well as issues and concerns of a personal nature. Throughout 2007-2008, 121 people were assisted through this program. Well for Life Program The aim of the Well for Life Program is to make healthy living a priority for all staff, with a range of activities that encourage employees to participate in wellbeing programs and initiatives. This will then contribute to a healthier and happier workforce, resulting in improved productivity, service levels to the community, and retention. Examples of the range of activities offered in the last year include flu vaccinations, massage offers, support to staff to participate in corporate sporting events and a quarterly newsletter with health and wellbeing tips. Learning and Development The City of Greater Geelong is committed to providing all employees with equal access to occupational and personal development and learning opportunities. This not only assists them in achieving their career potential, but also promotes the development of a workforce which has the knowledge, skills and potential necessary for the effective and efficient functioning of the organisation. This is increasingly important in a time where recruitment and retention of skilled staff continues to be a challenge. Over one million dollars was spent on training and development in 2007-2008, with more than 1,100 opportunities taken up by staff (this excludes OHS training). OD Informer Online Newsletter During 2007, Organisation Development introduced the ‘OD Informer’ - an online newsletter designed to keep managers and coordinators up to date on the latest human resource information and advice to assist in managing their staff. 56
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OVERVIEW Welcome to the City of Gre
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