Council Staff

A summary of the number of full time equivalent (FTE) council staff by organisational structure, employment type and gender is set out below.

Employee type/gender

Our People Our Processes

Built and Natural Environment Permanent FT – F 7.20 2.20 Permanent FT – M 1.00 50.00 Permanent FT - X 0.00 0.00 Permanent PT – F 2.10 1.38 Permanent PT – M 0.00 1.50 Permanent PT - X 0.00 0.00

Casual – F

Casual - M

Casual – X 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

SO FT – F 0.80 0.00

SO FT – M Total 1.00 0.00 13.1 55.38

Competitive and Innovative Economy Community Liveability Total FTE

0.80 1.80 12.0 1.00 5.00 57.0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.99 13.43 17.9 0.00 0.00 1.5 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.57 0.93 1.5 0.10 0.00 0.1 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.20 1.0 0.00 0.00 1.0 5.46 20.56 92.0

FT-Full time PT-Part time F-Female M-Male SO-Senior Officer A summary of the number of full time equivalent (FTE) staff categorised by employment classification and gender is set out below.

Equal Employment Opportunity Program:

Council is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. In all policies and practices of the Council, there shall be no discrimination relating to sex, marital status, parenthood, race, colour, national origin, physical or mental impairment, or religious or political affiliation. Selection of individuals for employment, promotion or advancement, training and staff development will be on the basis of personal merit in fair and open competition according to the skills, qualifications, knowledge and efficiency relevant to the position involved. Council’s policy on equal opportunity reflects our desire to enjoy a workplace free of discrimination where each person has the opportunity to progress to the extent of their ability.

Structure Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6 Band 7 Band 8 All other Total

Classification FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE Permanent Full Time Female 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 3.0 4.0 1.0 3.0 1.0 13.0 Permanent Full Time Male 0.0 7.0 27.0 10.0 3.0 5.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 58.0 Permanent Part Time - Female 1.9 7.7 0.0 3.9 2.7 1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 17.9 Permanent Part Time - Male 0.3 1.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.5

Casual - Female 0.2 0.6 0 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.5

Casual - Male 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 TOTAL 2.4 16.7 27.0 15.5 8.7 10.7 3.0 6.0 2.0 92.0

Act @ Work:

Hindmarsh Shire Council is participating in a program called Act@Work. The organisation-wide program developed by Women’s Health Grampians provides intensive support to organisations in planning and implementing an Action Plan for ensuring a safe and respectful workplace. Staff throughout the organisation have undertaken training on Act@Work.

Health & Safety:

Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to the provision of the highest levels of Occupational Health and Safety. Council’s aim is to maintain a safety culture that supports an incident and injury-free workplace for all employees, councillors, contractors, visitors and the public.

Enterprise Bargaining Agreement:

The Hindmarsh Shire Council Enterprise Agreement No 9 2019 remains in force until 29 July 2022. An Enterprise Bargaining Committee comprising representatives from management, staff, and workplace union delegates and union officers has been established to negotiate a new agreement for employees.

Gender Equality Action Plan:

Under the Gender Equality Act 2020, Hindmarsh Shire Council must deliver a Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) as well as implement Gender Impact Assessments in policy, service and community engagement processes. The GEAP is an organisational commitment to improving gender equality in the workplace. Workplace gender equality is achieved when people are able to access and enjoy the same rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender. Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to addressing how gender inequality can interact with other inequalities and strives to improve gender equality for all.