By Jo Cooper The local government landscape is rapidly changing as baby boomers look to retire from their managerial roles and younger generati ons seek guidance to step into…
Category: Workforce
Connecting the dots
By Angela Dorizas However, through strong leadership, community spirit and a little bit of ingenuity, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has shown that it is possible to do more with…
WA councils amalgamate
Local Government Minister John Castrilli has congratulated electors from the City of Geraldton-Greenough and the Shire of Mullewa for their endorsement of local government amalgamation. Mr Castrilli said the…
Measurement of productivity low in government
By Lilia Guan Telecommunication giant – Telstra’s survey ‘Productivity Indicator 2011’ found that 72 per cent of Government organisations rate productivity as a top priority. However, in the…
Gold Coast council gets work funds
Gold Coast City Council has been awarded $135000 by the Queensland Government to employ a research officer to undertake the Industry Government Strategic Skills Audit. Queensland Government treasurer, Andrew…
Defence consolidates call centres
The Department of Defence planned to relocate call three centres into one premise in Mitchell as well as an upgrade to existing Avaya and Verint technology. The newly located…
Steps to attract the best procurement talent
By Craig Donaldson The complex economic environment in Australia and around the world will have a significant impact on public sector chief procurement officers (CPOs) in 2011. Cost management will…
Penrith Council highlights importance of jobs
The New South Wales Government has been issued a warning by Penrith Council to take action to ensure the City doesn’t run out of jobs.Penrith Council has warned the State…
Recruitment drive for child protection
Victorian Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge announced on Monday a $3.8 million package to recruit and retain frontline child protection staff. Ms Wooldridge said the funding package included a…
Defence gets eHealth system into gear
The Australian Department of Defence plans to revamp its health records with a five million dollar electronic system. Defence has chosen global, service provider CSC for a five-year IT contract…