Cardinia Shire Council - Annual Report 2017-18

Cardinia Shire Council Annual Report 2014–15 2017–18
2013–14 Our organisation
Staff demographics by age
Age
15–19 0.7
20–24 5.2
25–34 21.2
35–44 22.4
45–54 25.6
55–64 16.2
65 and over 8.7
Percentage
Note: Council’s payroll system provides the above data,
which includes staff on extended leave without pay
and parental leave. Where this is the case, employee
numbers may be exaggerated due to extended position
coverage. The data does not include contractors
employed by other parties.
Equal employment opportunity
statement
Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer
committed to providing a safe and supportive work
environment free from unlawful discrimination, bullying,
harassment, sexual harassment, and vilification, and
where all individuals associated with the organisation
treat each other with respect.
All our employees are expected to behave in a
professional manner and to treat each other with dignity
and respect while they are at work. Council will take
reasonable and proportionate measures to prevent and
eliminate unlawful discrimination, bullying, harassment,
sexual harassment, and vilification.
Council will ensure reports relating to experiencing or
witnessing inappropriate workplace behaviours such as
unlawful discrimination, bullying, harassment, sexual
harassment, and vilification will be treated seriously,
and will be investigated thoroughly and confidentially
in accordance with Council’s Managing Workplace
Complaints and Grievances Procedures.
Victimisation will not be tolerated. If any employee
who feels they are being treated poorly or victimised
because of reporting a concern or for being involved
in the investigation process should report this
treatment immediately.
Substantiated allegations of inappropriate workplace
behaviours or victimisation will result in disciplinary action
in accordance with Cardinia Shire Council’s Managing
Conduct and Performance Policy.
Council aims to ensure the most efficient and equitable
use and development of the skills and talents of all staff
within the organisation. To achieve this, Council will, in
consultation with staff, develop strategies to ensure
equality at all stages of employment, including recruitment,
selection and appointment, promotion, training and all
other terms and conditions of employment.
All new Council staff complete induction training in
workplace behaviours including equal opportunity,
sexual harassment and bullying. Refresher training is
coordinated for all staff every two years and Councillors
also undertake this training.
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