ICC Style Guide 2022

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IPSWICH IN NUMBERS 2020–2021

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The three spheresofgovernment Localgovernmentdoesnotexist in isolation– it’soneof three levelsofgovernment inAustralia. It is important for councils tomaintain strong relationshipsacross thesedifferent levelsofgovernment,aseachplay distinctand important roles.

Pleasenote: whilemany councilsdeliver their ownwaterand sewerage services, in Ipswich this ismanagedbyUrbanUtilities (UU).UU isoneof the largestwaterdistributor-retailers inAustralia, supplyingdrinkingwater, recycledwaterand sewerage services toapopulationofmore than 1.4million throughoutSouthEastQueensland.To learnmore aboutUU, visitUrbanutilities.com.au.

ENVIRONMENT

COMMUNITY

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LocalGovernments (councils): collect taxes (rates) from localpropertyowners and receivegrants from federaland state/territory governmentsand spend this on localmatters forexample; townplanning, rubbish collection, local roadsand pest control.

StateGovernments: raisemoney from taxesbut receivemore thanhalf their money from theFederal Government to spendon state/territorymatters.For example; schools,housingand hospitals, roadsand railways, policeandambulance services have thepower to look after lawsnotcoveredby theFederalGovernment for instance, landuseplanning, hospitals, schools,policeand housing services.

TheFederalGovernment: raisesmoney to run the

51,732 activeannual librarymembers 1,051,255 library loans 3 new libraries 29 performancesdelivered atStudio 188 52 productionsdelivered atCivicCentre totalling 28,184 tickets 658 physical, recreationand active travelevents

24,483 users/connections to the freeWi-Fi providedby council 20 mobilenursery visits conducted 11,259 vaccinationsdelivered through the school immunisationsprogram 1,466 vaccinations delivered through community clinics 3,114 contributions to ShapeYour Ipswich

10 bio-retentionbasins rehabilitated 1,090km 2 landarea 8,975 hectaresofparks and reserves 420+ parksand 219 nature reserves maintained 107,931 plantspropagatedby the councilnursery 110,220 freeplantsprovided throughNursery free plantprogram 15,959 plants sold through Nurseryprogram

countryby collecting taxes on incomes,goodsand servicesand companyprofits and spends itonnational matters.Forexample; trade, defence, immigrationand theenvironment hasbroadnationalpowers, amongother things, it administers laws in relation todefence, immigration, foreignaffairs, trade,postal servicesand taxation.

OUR CITY

Thediagrambelowgivesexamplesof thebroader responsibilitiesof the three spheresofgovernment inAustralia.

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THETHREESPHERESOFGOVERNMENT INAUSTRALIA

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Publichospitals Public schools Police service Planningand environment frameworks Emergency services State roads

Foreignaffairs Defence Trade relations Communications Immigration Pensions

611,106 attendeesat IpswichCityAquaticCentres

ECONOMY

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1,578,000 visitorsYEMarch2021 13 locations in the Ipswich CentralArtTrail

132 Ipswich TourismOperators Networkmembers 1,166 totalnumber

Environmentalmanagement Localplanning schemes Waste collection Community facilities Parks, recreation Local roads Libraries

6,280 visitors toPlanes, TrainsandAutos

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Diversityand inclusion Council is committed tobuildingan inclusiveworkplace whichattractsand valuespeople from various backgroundsandabilities.

Peopleandculture ThePeopleandCultureStrategicPlan2019–2021 (Plan) continued todeliver initiativesandprogramsaimed at supporting council in theachievementofeffective peoplemanagementanddevelopingaPeopleand Culture service that supports,engages, leads,and skills ourworkforce. In2020–2021 the following initiativesweredelivered to supportourorganisationalprioritiesofdevelopinga capableand responsiveworkforce,driving theeffective managementof change, fosteringanenvironmentwhere people feel valuedand supportedandassistingour people to stayhealthy, safe,andprotected fromharm. Developmentanddeliveryofan Inspiring LeadersProgramaimedatbuilding leaders who can inspirepeople toact,beaccountable, build relationships,deliveroutcomes,manage performanceand continuously improve. FacilitationofTeamEffectivenessprograms designed to support teams toworkmore cohesively, clarifypurpose,andprioritise focus. Actively sought feedback fromemployees through fivepulse surveysand responded to keyareasof improvementbasedonemployee sentiment. Developmentof leader-led changemanagement resourcesprovidinga framework for leading the people sideof change successfully. TheRecruitmentStrategicPlanwasdeveloped to support council inattractingand recruiting highquality candidateswhowill strengthen council’s capability toachieve the strategicand organisationalgoals. A focusona safety-first culturewith the continued implementationof theSafety andWellbeingStrategicPlan tobuild safety awareness, capability,andaccountability. Developmentof the councilCapabilityFramework thatoutlines the capabilitiesandbehaviours for success, setting the foundations for capability and leadershipdevelopmentprograms,and improvingorganisationaleffectiveness.

OURWORKFORCE

Councilemploysmore than 1,200dedicatedadministrative, technical,operational,andprofessionalemployees deliveringadiverse rangeof servicesonbehalfof theCityof Ipswich.

ASAT30JUNE2021,COUNCILEMPLOYED THEFOLLOWINGDIVERSITYGROUPPROFILE: Aboriginaland/orTorresStrait Islanders 5.74% PeoplewithDisability 1.03% PeoplebornoutsideofAustralia 11.02%

The following isa summaryof the councilworkforceasat30 June2021.

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TOTAL NUMBEROF EMPLOYEES 1,290

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43.57% (F) 56.43% (M)

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15-24 5.35% 25-34 17.52% 35-44 27.21% 45-54 27.75% 55-64 19.46% 65+ 2.71%

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Council’s commitment toa safeand healthyworkplace Council continues to implement theSafetyCompetency Frameworkwhich identifiesbehaviours critical to buildinga safety culture.The framework is contained withina setof 19 standardsandprovidesa system for managinghealthand safety risksandopportunities. Theaimand intendedoutcomesof the framework are topreventwork related injuriesand illhealth to workers,and toprovide safeandhealthyworkplaces. Council continues tomaintaina strong focusonmental healthandwellbeingandhas 117 trainedandaccredited MentalHealthFirstAidOfficerswhoareable toprovide support for teammemberswhomaybeexperiencing amentalhealth crisisordevelopingamental illness. Additionally, trainingwasprovided forpeople leaders– MentalHealthFirstAidAwareness forManagers– witha focuson creatingmentallywellworkplaces.

STAFFGENDERCOMPARISON Female Male 43.57% 56.43%

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SENIORMANAGEMENTREMUNERATION

During the2020–2021year, the following senior management contractpackageswerepaid: five senior contractemployeeswitha total remunerationpackage in the rangeof $250,000–$350,000 one senior contractemployeewitha total remunerationpackage in the rangeof $450,000–$550,000. The totalof the remunerationpackagespayable to council’s seniormanagementasat30 June2020 equated to$2,088,076.

Section201of the LocalGovernmentAct2009 requires thata localgovernment’sannual report state the total remunerationpackagespayable to the senior managementof the localgovernmentand thenumber ofemployees in seniormanagementwhoarebeingpaid ineachbandof remuneration. Council’sExecutiveLeadershipTeam (ELT),which consistsof theChiefExecutiveOfficerand five departmentalGeneralManagers,provideoversightof the strategic, tactical,andoperationalplanningand activitiesof the localgovernment.TheELTmembers areengagedon fixed term contracts.

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8.84% 4.34% 85.5% 1.32%

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