Where are we going? 10-year focus
Over the next year we will:
Consultation on the Community Strategic Plan identified six pillars that underpin our future planning:
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implement this Workforce Plan
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implement performance excellence and people capability strategies and programs
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implement a workplace health and safety system to support a well and safe workplace.
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a protected environment and green open space quality, well planned development active and accessible places and spaces a diverse and productive economy a harmonious and proud community with strong social services and infrastructure leadership and transparency.
Associated goals and strategies for each pillar will direct our focus over the next 10 years. To make this happen, we need a capable, resilient and diverse workforce, driven by leading people practices (CSP Goal 6.5).
This Workforce Plan also targets other Community Strategic Plan goals, such as developing leadership that focuses on customer service and innovation.
Rising to the challenges Our people are key to our strategic objectives. Therefore, our Workforce Strategy incorporates community expectations for our workforce and identifies the priorities that will assist and motivate our workforce to achieve Council's long term aspirations. It guides how we can mobilise our workforce to be resilient, sustainable and competent. We will collaboratively attract and retain the necessary skills for an adaptable and accountable workforce that responds to customers, demonstrates respect for all, and gets the job done ethically and safely. Our strategic approach to workforce engagement focuses on: 1. Capability mobility 2. Continuous learning 3. Flexible resource allocation 4. Information management 5. Iterative business improvement processes 6. Talent management 7. Open physical and virtual environment 8. Partnerships and networking 9. Performance centric 10. Technology, systems and tools
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Georges River Council // Workforce Management Plan 2021/22
