REGIONAL COUNCIL REFRESHED AND REFOCUSSED OVERVIEW MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

I am delighted that you are taking time to our Council continues to improve in keeping consider this role with us at Scenic Rim with our Region’s opportunities. Our new Regional Council. CEO, Jon Gibbons, has brought forward an exciting approach that will ensure our We believe the region is a true jewel in the Council organisation is able to provide heart of South East Qld on the cusp of improved community engagement, ongoing attracting the attention it rightly deserves for efficiency and effectiveness of service its exceptional combination of Environmental delivery and renew our capability and agility resources across a suite of National Parks, to successfully support our communities reserves and lakes, surrounding a number of into the future. superbly productive and innovative Primary Production areas, all supported by a network The leadership role you are considering will of engaging and active towns and villages. be one of the key contributors to leading our teams into this exciting future. This is not a In my time as Mayor we have pressed ahead role for just maintaining status quo - this is strongly with a focus on strengthening a role that has the opportunity to create a our economic corridors with road and transformational and lasting legacy that is bridge renewals, commencing the work celebrated well into the future. on revitalising our towns and villages, and facilitating the growth of new economic Good luck with your application. sectors. But there is much more to do. Cr Greg Christensen The “Refresh and Refocus” of our Mayor Organisation is a natural part of ensuring Scenic Rim Regional Council

REFRESHED AND REFOCUSSED OVERVIEW THE REGION

The is a naturally the fields around Kalbar and beautiful region set in the foothills burst with produce including carrots, of the and onions, beans, corn, tomatoes, surrounded by World Heritage-listed beetroot, potatoes, olives and much national parks. Home to a population more. Between June and December of more than 42,000 the region covers each year, farms around the Scenic 4254sq km and is located an hour Rim supply most of the carrots south of and an hour inland consumed on Australia’s eastern coast. from the Gold Coast. ’s rich red volcanic soil is ideal for growing avocados, Local residents live in the main towns rhubarb, coffee, kiwifruit and even and villages of the Scenic Rim region dragon fruit. Many native Australian including Beaudesert, Boonah, trees thrive here too, including lemon Tamborine Mountain, Kooralbyn, myrtle and finger limes. Beechmont, Kalbar, Aratula, Canungra, Rathdowney, Harrisville and Peak Located in close proximity to Brisbane Crossing. The region’s primary and the Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim businesses are agricultural and has become a popular and well- horticultural production, the equine established destination for domestic industry, tourism and ecotourism. day trippers seeking an escape from Supported by a thriving economy, the city to experience authentic a farming industry and a vibrant arts outdoor activities, country escapes community, the region has a strong and rural farm life. Home to six national community spirit with friendly locals. parks, World Heritage-listed rainforests and three dams, the region offers a The , located between wide range of outdoor activities and Boonah and Kalbar, and Tamborine walking trails in remarkable natural Mountain are renowned for their fruit settings. and vegetable crops. During winter,

REFRESHED AND REFOCUSSED OVERVIEW THE ECONOMY

Apart from the picturesque natural expenditure of over $24.7 million environment, the Scenic Rim is also by 2021. These figures translate renowned for its high quality local to an additional 275,000 visitors, produce. The region is home to 17 an additional 162,000 visitor nights wineries and offers a number of and an additional $70 million in total outstanding gourmet experiences, tourism expenditure. providing an opportunity for the visitors The largest industry is the Agricultural, to indulge in divine food and wine in Forestry and Fishing sector generating great rural settings. 1,769 full-time equivalent local jobs in Generating a combined contribution 2016/17, and representing some 26% of more than $400 million to the local of all local businesses (over 1,120 of economy, agriculture and tourism them in total). The agricultural sector are established income sources for undertakes cereal and broadacre our region. These attributes have cropping, crops for hay, vegetables, encouraged regional partners to fruit and milk. invest in celebrating the area’s rural The Scenic Rim was one of the production and farming heritage fastest growing LGAs in through Eat Local Week, an annually- during the period 2012 – 2017 with held regional festival. This event total population growth of 7.75%. attracted in excess of 37,000 visitors In the last 12 months GRP rose by in 2018. 2.3% underlining the importance In terms of overall numbers of visitors, of the Scenic Rim region to the the region is predicted to reach over Australian economy. 1.6 million visitors, with total tourism

REFRESHED AND REFOCUSSED OVERVIEW CORPORATE MISSION

Scenic Rim Regional Council will enable a sustainable future for our region that enhances our unique rural communities and environments. COUNCIL’S VALUES RESPECT: We act respectfully to each other, accepting each person’s individuality and their role. TRUST: We build strong relationships that we believe in and rely on. TEAMWORK: We work cooperatively to achieve common goals, drawing on the strengths of each other, in a supportive and safe environment. COMMUNICATION: We actively promote clear, concise and open discussion between staff, Council and communities. QUALITY: We have pride in whatever we do, and strive to do it well. STAFF WORTH: Our actions demonstrate that our people matter. HONESTY: We act with integrity and when we ask an honest question, we get an honest answer. ACCOUNTABILITY: We accept ownership of our role and responsibility for our actions.

REFRESHED AND REFOCUSSED OVERVIEW ABOUT COUNCIL

Scenic Rim Regional Council is a Category 3 local government and currently employs over 380 staff (FTE) and has an expenditure budget of $112 million. The Council delivers a vast range of services and infrastructure to the Scenic Rim region by sustainably balancing these needs against revenue. Council has a popularly elected Mayor and Councillors representing each of the region’s six divisions and who were elected at Queensland’s quadrennial local government elections held in March 2016. Information on the Mayor, Councillors and the divisions can be found at the following:- http://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/councillors A copy of the current Corporate Plan ‘Scenic Rim 2023’, Operating Plan, 2018/19 Community Budget Report and Annual Report can be found at the following: http://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/corporate- publications The Scenic Rim Regional Council formed in 2008 when the southern portion of merged with Boonah Shire and a small section of southern Ipswich City.

REFRESHED AND REFOCUSSED OVERVIEW OUR STRUCTURE

Chief Executive Officer

General Manager General Manager General Manager General Manager People & Strategy Customer & Regional Prosperity Asset & Environmental Sustainability Council Sustainability

Enabling: Our People Community: Our Customer Environmental: Our Delivery Sustainability: Our Assurance Enhancing service excellence through the Deliver customer-centric service Ensure that infrastructure supports prioritised Ensure financial sustainability alignment of a high performing and agile and optimise economic prosperity customer needs while preserving our natural and ethical and workforce, business processes and for our region. assets and systems within a culture of transparent governance. systems within a culture of innovation innovation and continuous improvement. and continuous improvement.

Organisational Development Customer Services Asset & Capital Works Management Financial Management

Corporate Strategic Alignment Community Wellbeing Maintenance & Operations Procurement & Supply

Workforce Planning & Resourcing Economic Development Planning & Development Fleet

Workforce Safety, Health & Wellbeing Tourism Health, Building & Environment Information Services

Employee Relations Communications & Marketing Governance

Disaster Management

Council Enterprise

REFRESHED AND REFOCUSSED OVERVIEW