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Human Resources
This section details Council’s objectives relating to
the development of human resources required for
operating the sewerage service
The Human Resources Plan is to ensure that Council has the appropriate staff numbers
with the necessary skills to meet current and future requirements. If these are in order,
Council’s Levels of Service can be met.
The General Manager delegates authority to the Group Manager – Assets who in turn
delegates responsibility to the Manager Water Cycle and Waste to manage all the water
supply assets.
The operation, maintenance and construction of assets are contracted to Mid-Western
Operations, an internal service provider. Mid-Western Operations has 23 staff, who
operate and maintain the water supply and sewerage schemes. The organisational
structure is shown next page.
Important human resources issues being considered by the Council are as follows:
• There is the need to ensure operators are familiar with all current practices
including OH&S requirements; and
• Need to ensure an up to date training program is in place for all staff (in
particular training the treatment plant operators and tertiary training for
engineering staff).
• Succession planning for senior technical staff
Mid-Western Regional Council Part B - Strategic Plan Page 71
Strategic Business Plan for Sewerage