GladstoneG Regional Council 2009-2010 Annual Report

Foreword by the Mayor and CEO It is with pleasure that we introduce the 2009/2010 Annual Report for Gladstone Regional Council.

In a year that will likely be defined globally as one of world-wide economic uncertainty, the continued to grow and prosper; evidence of the stability of our versatile region and the resilience of our regional community.

We look back on the year that has passed, proud of the achievements of our Council, and look with anticipation to the opportunities and challenges to come.

The contents of this report details our progress towards the strategic goals set out in our 2009-2013 Corporate Plan. It highlights our George Creed performance and achievements throughout 2009/2010 and now stands Mayor as testimony to the collective efforts and hard work of our Council team.

As a Council that continually strives to achieve best practise in all that we do, we are steadfast in ensuring that our organisational values are fundamental to the decisions made by our leaders and the actions of our staff across Council. You will find “Our Values” embedded on feature pages throughout this report, indicative of the way in which our organisational values are embedded within our day-to-day operations to guide the way we do business.

We take this opportunity to thank Councillors for their untiring commitment to the community, Senior Executive Staff for their ongoing leadership and Council Staff for their diligence in maintaining and enhancing service levels for the community throughout the year.

We take our role as stewards of this great region seriously. We trust that this Annual Report offers some meaningful insight into the operation of Gladstone Regional Council and our plans for the region into the Graeme Kanofski future, as we continue to strive to be the ‘Region of Choice’ with strong Chief Executive Officer leadership, delivering quality infrastructure and services.

4 Our Region The Gladstone Regional Council local government area is The Gladstone Region is as diverse as it is attractive, providing its located in Central , about 550 kilometres north population with an enviable lifestyle within a strong and dynamic of . It is bounded by the in the north-east economy. A strong retail and service sector within the modern urbanised and east, the Bundaberg and North Burnett Regional Council , together with major industry, tourism and primary production, provide abundant choice for workers and opportunities areas in the south, the Banana Shire in the west and the for business people. This is balanced with large areas of green open Regional Council area in the north-west. space, national parks, historical sites, bush walks, trails and marine and recreational opportunities. The Gladstone

Regional Council area Well developed is a growing residential infrastructure and hotspot, with significant services, including a rural, rural residential modern and recently upgraded regional airport, and industrial Curtis Island development. With a continues to support the Raglan localised identity of the population of some South End Ambrose communities across the 59,644 people and Mt Larcom region. encompassing a total Yarwun Gladstone land area of 10,488 Boyne Island These communities square kilometres, Calliope Tannum Sands include the urban the region comprises centres of Gladstone, national parks, state Turkey Beach Calliope and Tannum forests, pristine Seventeen Sands/Boyne Island, plus the small towns of coastline, beaches, Seventy Agnes Water, Ambrose, islands and major Agnes Water Baffle Creek, Benaraby, industry, including two Bororen, Builyan, alumina refineries, an Lowmead, Miriam Vale, aluminium smelter, Mount Larcom, Many Lowmead a power station, Peaks, Nagoorin, Raglan, cement and chemical Baffle Creek Rosedale, Seventeen Builyan Rosedale manufacturers and Seventy, Turkey Beach, Ubobo and Yarwun. Queensland’s largest Many Peaks Rules Many small localities also multi-commodity port, Beach exist in between. based on volume.

In addition, the Gladstone State Development Area is continuing to attract large industry and has been earmarked by several companies as the site for the production and distribution of Australian liquefied natural The Gladstone Region truly is a ‘Region of gas (LNG). Choice’, offering a great play to live, work, play and invest

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Our Community

Population Diversity

The 2006 Census revealed that 10.5% of the region’s population were born overseas, with 32.2% of those Gladstone region’s population as at 30 June 2009 was people coming from a non-English speaking background. 59,644, which equates to 1.3% of the state population. With an annual population growth rate of 3.2% in The top 10 countries of birth outside of Australia are: 2008/2009 (compared to the Queensland growth rate of 2.6%), the projected population for the year 2026 is 88,265. UK 1,733 Netherlands 142 NZ 1,396 USA 98 South Africa 288 Canada 66 Philippines 199 PNG 64 Employment Germany 186 Ireland 63

Almost one fifth of the regional population is employed in the manufacturing industry, according to the 2006 Census. Education Agriculture is important too, with an annual production value in 2005/2006 of $34.4 million.

At the time of the 2006 Census, 47.6% of people aged 15 years and over had a post-school qualification. Distribution In the 12 months ending 31 December 2009, almost 80% of students attending school attended a government school, with the remaining 20% attending a non-government Number of people residing in the Gladstone Region per school. square kilometre: Mt Larcom 179 Gladstone Benaraby 497 207 Agnes water Calliope 46 520 Volunteerism Seventeen Seventy Tannum Sands 10 992 21.1% of the region’s residents aged 15 years and over were volunteers in the region, compared to the state Boyne Island average of 18.3%. 641 Miriam Vale 111

Source: Office of Economic & Statistical Research

6 Our Councillors

MAYOR DEPUTY MAYOR GAIL SELLERS CR MAXINE BRUSHE GEORGE CREED Cr Sellers holds a Bachelor of Education Cr Brushe has a background in the public Along with a long-standing career in local and a Graduate Diploma in Teacher service and as a small business operator and government, spanning over 33 years, Mayor Librarianship. She also has extensive holds extensive community development Creed also has extensive experience as experience in operating a successful building experience. She is passionate about building a primary producer and grazier and runs company. Cr Sellers commitment to the strong communities that provide lifestyle a cattle property at Raglan. Mayor Creed ethos “representation for all” has led to her choice for residents across the region. Cr was awarded an Order of Australia Medal strong advocacy in a wide variety of Council Brushe is the portfolio spokesperson for on Australia Day 2006 for services to Local projects such as Kirkwood Road and the Community Services. Government and the community. Healthy Active Gladstone Program. Cr Sellers is the portfolio spokesperson for Parks & Representation on External Bodies: Representation on External Bodies: Recreation. Gladstone Calliope Regional Arts Local Disaster Management Committee Development Fund Gladstone Economic and Industry Representation on External Bodies: Gladstone Chamber of Commerce & Development Board Gladstone Calliope Regional Arts Industry Development Fund CQ A New Millennium Gladstone & District Sports Foundation Wide Bay 2020 Regional Planning Advisory Clean & Healthy Air for Gladstone Committee Gladstone Sub Committee of the Queensland Area Consultative Committee Curtis Island Environmental Management Precinct

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Our Councillors

CR MATT BURNETT CR CRAIG BUTLER CR CLYDE CAMERON Born and raised locally, Cr Burnett is the Cr Butler has extensive experience as Cr Cameron is a fourth generation Gladstone youngest Councillor on the Gladstone a surveyor in the land development, region resident with a strong rural and Local Regional Council. Cr Burnett supports the construction and mining sectors and is a Government background. His experience continued growth of the Gladstone Region registered surveyor with the Surveyors in the field of entertainment allows him and encourages Council investment in new Board of Queensland. His key objective is enthusiastic involvement with the arts and improved infrastructure from roads and to work co-operatively with the community, and his passion for rational environmental sporting fields to libraries and community other elected members and Council staff usage encourages his involvement with centres. Cr Burnett is portfolio spokesperson to deliver excellent services and achieve environmental issues. Cr Cameron is the for Infrastructure Services. the best outcomes for all residents of the portfolio spokesperson for the Gladstone Gladstone Region. Cr Butler is the portfolio Airport. Representation on External Bodies: spokesperson for Statutory and Strategic Traffic & Environment Advisory Committee Planning. Representation on External Bodies: Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Valuation Review Committee Limited Representation on External Bodies: Fitzroy Basin Association Urban Local Government Association Gladstone and District Sports Foundation Baffle Creek Basin Water Resources Plan Queensland Health Gladstone Entertainment Centre Association Community Reference Panel Cluster Reference Group Civic Beautification Committee Australia Day Committee (disbanded 2008) Gladstone Sub Committee of the Capricorn Pest Management Group Queensland Area Consultative Committee Biggenden Monto Rail Consultative Central Queensland Local Government Committee Association Central Queensland Waste Management Forum Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited [should second position become available] Capricorn Pest Management Group Wide Bay Regional Water Supply Strategy Committee

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CR COL CHAPMAN CR RICK HANSEN CR LYN PATON A long-term Gladstone region resident, Cr Cr Hansen has a long history as an owner Cr Paton holds extensive experience in the Chapman has a small business background operator in the retail sector. His passion for business sector, having owned and managed spanning some 30 years. As both resident community service sparked his involvement a multi award-winning business since 1995. and Councillor of the Gladstone Region, in Local Government. Cr Hansen holds a A passion for community involvement has Cr Chapman is an ardent supporter of particular interest in infrastructure planning, led to an active involvement in numerous finding a balance between industry and sport and recreational development, committees throughout the region. Cr Paton the environment to secure sustainability communication strategies, health and aged is the portfolio spokesperson for finance. for the region. Cr Chapman is portfolio care advocacy and multicultural issues. spokesperson for Environment & Regulation. Cr Hansen is portfolio spokesperson for Representation on External Bodies: Corporate Services and Governance. Clean and Healthy Air for Gladstone Representation on External Bodies: Traffic & Environment Advisory Committee Valuation Review Committee Representation on External Bodies: Environmental Advisory Committee Palm Drive Junior Sports Club Murri Liaison Committee Clean and Healthy Air for Gladstone Deputy Chairman, Local Disaster Gladstone Local Marine Advisory Committee [Community Representative] Management Group Burnett Local Marine Advisory Committee PCYC Committee Central Queensland Local Government Association

Baffle Creek Recreational Facility Management Committee CQ A New Millennium [Proxy Delegate]

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Our Senior Executives

Graeme Kanofski Cale Dendle Ron Doherty Chief Executive Officer Director Community Services Director Environment & Regulation

Qualifications and Memberships: Directorship Responsibilities: Directorship Responsibilities: Bachelor of Business; Community Relations; Environmental Health; Local Government Clerks Certificate; Libraries; Environmental Initiatives; Awarded Public Service Medal in 2002 in Performing Arts; Rural Land Protection; recognition of his outstanding contributions Arts and Heritage; Local Law Enforcement; to Local Government in Australia; Human and Social Services; Animal Control; Past President and life member of Local Executive Services Regulatory Compliance both internal & Government Managers Australia (QLD external; Division); Qualifications and Memberships: Waste; Graeme served in the position of Chief Bachelor Business; Litter Enforcement Executive Officer of the former Calliope Company Directors’ Diploma; Shire Council for 17 years and has worked in Justice of the Peace (Qld) No. 73437; Qualifications and Memberships: Local Government for almost 30 years. Member, Local Government Managers’ Health Inspector; Australia; Justice of the Peace; Member, Australia Institute of Company Australian Institute of Environmental Health Directors member

Cale’s career as a Local Government Ron has extensive experience in Local professional began with Rockhampton Government, commencing with the Warwick City Council, where he worked in various City Council. Ron also served the councils at positions from 1991 until 2003. Cloncurry, Pittsworth/Clifton, Calliope Shire and Gladstone City. Prior to taking up his position as Director Commercial & Community Services with Gladstone City Council (now Gladstone Regional Council) in early 2007, Cale was Chief Executive Officer at Bauhinia Shire () on the Central Queensland coalfields from 2003.

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Mark Holmes Andrew Kearns Jeff Kidner Director Finance Director Statutory Planning Director Parks & Recreation

Directorship Responsibilities: Directorship Responsibilities: Directorship Responsibilities: Town Planning; Financial Management; Parks; Subdivision; Budget; Recreation & Conservation; Building; Rates; Cemeteries; Plumbing Payroll; Litter Removal in Roads & Parks; Risk Management; Botanic Gardens; Contracts and Procurement; Qualifications and Memberships: Roadside Slashing; Disaster Coordination Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying); Corridor Management; Graduate Diploma of Urban and Regional Public Amenities; Planning Qualifications and Memberships: Bikeways in Parks; Bachelor of Business (Accounting); Trees on Footpaths; Graduate Diploma of Business Accounting; Andrew’s Local Government career Swimming Pools Graduate Diploma of Local Government commenced with the former Gladstone Administration; City Council as a Planning Officer in 1999, Qualifications and Memberships: Certified Public Accountant; progressed to Manager Assessment & Diploma of Horticulture Executive Member Local Accountants Development and took up the role of Director Environment & Development. Association (Qld); After retiring from a successful career Local Government Managers Association spanning 28 years as an Army Officer, Jeff member commenced his career in Local Government Mark has served Local Government for 16 at Redcliffe City Council. He also served years, commencing with a traineeship at Redlands Shire Council and the former Dalrymple Shire Council. Mark worked Calliope Shire Council as Parks & Recreation at the former Calliope Shire Council for Manager. eight years, serving in the role of Manager of Finance and Director of Corporate & Community Services.

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Our Senior Executives

Mark Larney Ross Paroz Russell Schuler Director Corporate Services Director Infrastructure Services Director Strategic Planning

Directorship Responsibilities: Directorship Responsibilities: Directorship Responsibilities: Airport; Roadworks Operations; Strategic Planning, including the development Information Technology; Drainage Operations; of a new regional planning scheme; Human Resources; Water & Sewerage Operations; Coordinating Strategic Planning for water, Workplace Health and Safety; Design Services; sewerage, roads and drainage Records; Local Government Public Car Parks; Fleet Management; Street Sweeping; Qualifications and Memberships: Asset Management Coordination; Footpath Management Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning; GIS (Mapping); Planning Institute of Australia member; Rural Transaction Centres Memberships and Qualifications: Local Government Managers’ Association Certificate in Civil Engineering - Design member Qualifications and Memberships: Office Technician. Bachelor of Business (Accounting, Banking Russell has more than 28 years of Local and Finance); Ross boasts a long standing career in Local Government experience, serving at Graduate Certificate in Local Government; Government, spanning over 42 years, 30 of the former Calliope Shire Council. He Company Director’s Diploma; which were with the former Gladstone City commenced his Local Government career as MBA; Council. the first “on staff” planner. Local Government Managers’ Association member For the past decade, Ross has been employed in senior management roles within Mark served as Director of Corporate the former Gladstone City Council as the Services for the former Calliope Shire after Manager of Planning and Design, progressing beginning his career at Calliope in 1994 as to Director of Infrastructure Services. Accountant.

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Greg Winter Director Governance

Directorship Responsibilities: Internal Audit; Freedom of Information; Legal Issues; Property Management

Qualifications and Memberships: Bachelor of Business (Accounting); Graduate Diploma in Management; Associate Diploma in Computing; Master of Business Administration; Local Government Clerk’s Certificate

Greg commenced his local Government career with Dalby Town Council in 1976. He then served the former Gladstone City Council from 1982 as Assistant Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Director of Corporate Services.

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Our Employees With 690 employees spread across the 10,488 square kilometres of the Gladstone Region, Council’s team of employees is as diverse as the region it serves. Council recruited for 136 positions, had 83 terminations and 120 commencements throughout the reporting period. Employee turnover for 2009/2010 was 10.1%, which was 2.53% lower than the employee turnover average for the Queensland Local Government Industry.

HUMAN RURALLAND WASTE EXECUTIVE COMMUNITY PERFORMING FLEET ASSETS IT ADMIN RESOURCES PROTECTION SERVICES SUPPORT RELATIONS ARTS

CUSTOMER LOCALLAW ARTS& HUMAN& AIRPORT RECORDS WH&S ENVIRONMENTAL LIBRARIES SERVICES HEALTH ENFORCEMENT HERITAGE SOCIAL

CORPORATE& ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY BUSINESS &REGULATION SERVICES SERVICES WATER& CEMETERIES SEWERAGE ADMINISTRAͲ POOLS CEO TION SPORT& CONSTRUCTION RECREATION PROJECTS PARKS& ELECTED INFRASTRUCͲ WORKS BITSCLUB RECREATION MEMBERS TURESERVICES OPERATIONS PARKS& DESIGN CONSERVATION SERVICES

FINANCE STRATEGIC STATUTORY GOVERNANCE CONTRACTS& SERVICES PLANNING PLANNING PROCUREMENT PAYROLL RATING& PLANNING REVENUE DISASTER MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL INFRASTRUCͲ STRATEGIC BUILDING PLUMBING SUPPORT TUREPLANNING PLANNING

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EMPLOYEE AGE PROFILE EMPLOYEE GENDER PROFILE

Females 41% Males 59%

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 AgeAge (Years) (Years)

EMPLOYEE TENURE PROFILE EMPLOYMENT STATUS PROFILE

Years of Service 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 Casual Part Time Full Time

Male Female

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leadership respected for its integrity, strong, transparent and ethical representation of the region

our values