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Training and Development
A. Council has adopted the “Catapult” on-line learning system. Administrators will be
trained on 9 July 2013 with the first trainees expected to commence shortly afterward.
B. The new training program “Team Leaders of Tomorrow” for identified Asset Services
Team Members commences on Tuesday 9 July 2013 and end during October 2013. This
program has been the initiative of Mike Culley and been developed in consultation with
representatives of our workforce and the Adelaide University. A total of seven Council
employees will be attending the program.
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
1. The Safety Coordinators has commenced addressing actions resultant of the LGA WHS
Audit.
2. The final WHS policy has been drafted and will be submitted to the WHS Committee
meeting on Friday 5 July 2013. The top tier of the “One System” is now complete and
work will now commence on the next tier, being Procedures.
Risk Management
1. The draft BCP has been submitted to the SMT for review & comment.
2. Work is progressing on the Kangaroo Island Emergency Management Plan.
3. The LGAMLS Risk Review Audit has been completed and submitted within the June
17 th deadline.
Governance Considerations
(relates to consistent management, cohesive policies, guidance, processes and decision-rights for a given area
of responsibility)
Attendance at meetings and the provision of training relates to consistent management.
Risk Management Considerations
(identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks (defined as the effect of uncertainty on objectives, whether
positive or negative) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and
control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities)
Compliance with Industrial Relations legislation re Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
Compliance with Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare legislation.
Compliance with Rehabilitation and Workers’ Compensation legislation
Compliance with Council’s HR policies and procedures.
Economic Considerations
(Assessment of likely financial implications of pursuing a course of action)
The costs associated with training i.e. training fees, accommodation, travel and transfer
fees.
Efficiencies created from the training received will assist in decreased long term costs.
Social Considerations
(Assessment of likely impacts with the Community)
Nil at this time.
Environmental Considerations
(Assessment of likely impacts on the environment)
Nil at this time.
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