Pittwater Council Annual Report - Pittwater Council - NSW ...

Section 2 - Statutory StatementsEqual Employment Opportunity - Section 428 Part 2 (n)EEO was met via the following in 2008/09:Staff Development• Ongoing training/awareness sessions for Supervisors and Staff• Training opportunities accessible to all staff via Intranet & Supervisors• Core Values developed in 2006 continue to be encouraged. All new staff receive a briefing at inductionon desired behaviours. Behaviours are measured as key part of performance review process• Educational Assistance Guidelines revised• Continued monitoring and compliance including gathering statistical information according to EEOPolicy and Procedures• Respectful Workplace Guidelines introduced and contact officers identified and trained• EEO Guidelines outlined to new staff at induction• Mentoring trainingWebsite• Incorporation of accessibility standards for the web included wherever possible• The online job application form has seen a high proportion of applicants utilise this facility and givenapplicants a more streamlined process and a facility to upload supporting documents with theirapplication• The Home Page has been maintained to include:- A direct link to Current Vacancies indicating all available opportunities- A direct link to Applicant Guidelines to assist applicants with their application.- A secondary link to all other employment information including volunteeringTraineeships and Work Experience• Public documents such as the Management Plan, Community Services and Council information areregularly up-dated with EEO information• EEO Guidelines, along with other polices, procedures and guidelines available on Council’s intranet• OH&S documents reviewed and reorganised on the intranetTraining Needs• Planning for the 2008/09 Training Plan continued to incorporate recruitment & selection briefings• E-learning opportunities have been offered to staff• Supervisor training which incorporates coaching and mentoring skills• Training needs-analysis incorporated requests from Business Managers and individuals to assistachieving personal goals set for the 2008/09 Performance Appraisal• Annual training needs-analysis conducted as part of the performance review process• Yearly Corporate Training Plan developed and implemented• Leadership Program reviewed and improvements implemented with the launch of the PAL Program(Pittwater Aspiring Leaders)• Skills Audit Framework determined and provider appointed• Business Unit Training Plans developed and implementedLeadership TrainingFollowing the success of the Women in Leadership & Learning (WILL) program, a new leadership programwas launched in February 2009. All female staff were encouraged to apply. The Program, “Pittwater AspiringLeaders”, gives staff the opportunity to attend a series of local forums, the Aspiring Leaders Conference,the Women in Local Government Conference (where applicable) and seminars and conferences to developskills in management. Mentors were identified and allocated to staff participating in the program.A female staff member participated in the SHOROC Management Challenge 2009.Work ExperiencePittwater Council provided 3 secondary students with work experience during 2008-2009. This gavestudents the opportunity to experience a variety of career options and types of work during the year.44