Learning and Development
Council is committed to developing a workforce that is equipped to do the job
at hand whilst encouraging staff to work towards their future career aspirations.
The Learning and Development Team support staff at all levels to achieve the
necessary training and professional development to maintain their knowledge
and skills in line with industry best practice. A highlight from 2015-16 was
the development and implementation of Council’s Verification of Current
Competency (VOCC) framework for small and high-risk plant, an industry
benchmark for other Local Government entities.
Learning and training is an important part of life and Council invests in
Over 65 the utilisation of the allocated training
career development for staff. Through
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budget Council has invested on
$743 per employee on training and
development opportunities. Some
programs
implemented over the course of
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the year include the High Performance Leadership Coach program, LGMA
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Australasian Management Challenge, Information Technology Infrastructure
30-39
49 Library (ITIL) program and the instructional design and delivery of a range of
in-house programs. These have
been
Under
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and informal learning techniques such as informal coaching and mentoring,
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instructor-led training, on the job training and e-learning material and webinars.
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151streamline our training and professional development
Council has continued to
administration
processes,
improved reporting capability, through the
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implementation of software program TechnologyOne.
Our passion for safety
Toowoomba Regional Council strives to create a strong safety culture where
every staff member is supported with the knowledge and means to make safe
Scholarship
positions
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choices. Our staff are encouraged to ensure safety
is put first,
protecting
the
safety of themselves, their colleagues and the broader
community.
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Scholarship positions available
Workplace Health and Safety Policy Statement isInternship
the foundation
an enviable
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corporate safety culture and is the focus of our efforts in continually improving
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our safety record.
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“Toowoomba Regional Council is committed to a workplace
free from harm
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by placing the health and safety of workers and persons ahead of all other
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positions filled 10
considerations.” – extract from the 2015 WHS Policy
Statement.
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the organisation and the results are
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evident with fewer staff sustaining significant injuries, resulting in ‘best in class’
workers’ compensation premiums. The following graph shows how closely we
performed against the minimum scheme rate. By developing a safety culture
and ensuring reduced injury rates, we aim to encourage a more productive and
effective workforce.
Workers Compensation Contribute Rate (%)
Workers’ Compensation Contribution Rate (%) Comparison 2008-2016
Comparison 2008-2016
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3.000
2.500
2.000
1.500
Scheme Rate
1.000
Toowoomba Regional Council
0.500
Maximum Rate Group E
0.00
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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Maximum Scheme Rate
Minimum Scheme R ate
The continued efforts of the Safety Team and increased attention to safety
by management have resulted in a further increase in the level of safety
compliance, as measured against the Australian Safety Standard AS/NZS
4801:2001 following audits undertaken by an external auditor.
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