Gladstone Regional Council 2010/2011 Annual Report

Welcome by the Mayor & CEO Our Region It is with pleasure that we introduce the 2010/2011 The Gladstone Regional Council local government area welcomeAnnual Report for Gladstone Regional Council. is located in Central , about 550 kilometres regionnorth of Brisbane. It is bounded by the in the 2010/2011 will undoubtedly be remembered by the north-east and east, the Bundaberg and North Burnett community as the beginning of an Regional Council areas in the south, the Banana Shire in unprecedented growth period. With several major the west and the Regional Council area in industrial projects approved, the anticipated flow-on the north-west. effects upon the region’s social infrastructure and the demands on local government resources came swiftly, The Gladstone Regional Council area is a growing residential and will continue to do so as the region’s population continues to expand. hotspot, with significant rural, rural residential and industrial We look back on the year that has passed, proud of development. With a population of some 59,644 people and Council achieved two key milestones that will stand this our achievements, both for the community and as a encompassing a total land area of 10,488 square kilometres, community in good stead to accommodate continued community. the region comprises national parks, state forests, pristine rapid growth: the completion of the airport expansion project and the adoption of the long-term Gladstone We take this opportunity to thank Councillors for coastline, beaches, islands and major industry, including two Region Community Plan. their untiring commitment to the community, Senior alumina refineries, an aluminium smelter, a power station, cement Executive Staff for their ongoing leadership and and chemical manufacturers and Queensland’s largest multi- Council Staff for their diligence in delivering quality The upgraded will serve the needs areas of green open space, national parks, historical sites, bush of the region immediately, catering for larger aircraft services to the community through the year. commodity port, based on volume. and increased passenger numbers now and into the walks, trails and marine and recreational opportunities. future. We trust that this Annual Report offers some meaningful In addition, the Gladstone State Development Area is continuing insight into the operation of Gladstone Regional to attract large industry and has been earmarked by several Well developed infrastructure and services, including a modern Council and our plans for the region into the future, as The Gladstone Region Community Plan has enabled a companies as the site for the production and distribution of and recently upgraded regional airport, continues to support the coordinated community approach to ensure that, as we continue to strive to be the ‘Region of Choice’ with localised identity of the communities across the region. the Gladstone Region continues to grow and prosper, strong leadership, delivering quality infrastructure and Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG). services. we do not lose site of becoming the region that we These communities include the urban centres of Gladstone, aspire to, and can continue to be proud to be a part of. The Gladstone Region is as diverse as it is attractive, providing its population with an enviable lifestyle within a strong and dynamic Calliope and Tannum Sands/Boyne Island, plus the small towns of The contents of this report details our progress economy. A strong retail and service sector within the modern Agnes Water, Ambrose, Baffle Creek, , , Builyan, towards the strategic goals set out in our 2009-2013 Lowmead, , Mount Larcom, Many Peaks, , Corporate Plan. The new addition of the State of the urbanised , together with major industry, tourism Raglan, Rosedale, Seventeen Seventy, Turkey Beach, and Region Report also offers an insight into the priorities and primary production, provide abundant choice for workers and achievements of the Gladstone Region Community and opportunities for business people. This is balanced with large Yarwun. Many small localities also exist in between. Plan Community Reference Groups. Overall, this Stuart Randle, Gail Sellers, report highlights our performance and achievements Chief Executive Officer Mayor throughout 2010/2011 and now stands as testimony The Gladstone Region truly is a Region to the collective efforts and hard work of our Council of Choice, offering a great place to live, team. work, play and invest.

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Our Community communityEducation Employment A Growing Region Population Forecast At the time of the 2006 Census, 47.6% of people residing in the Gladstone Region aged 15 years and over had a post-school Almost one fifth of the regional population is employed in the qualification. manufacturing industry, according to the 2006 Census. In the 12 months ending 31 December 2009, almost 80% of Agriculture is important too, with an annual production value in students attending school attended a government school, with the 2005/2006 of $34.4 million. 100,000100000 remaining 20% attending a non-government school.

90,00090000

Diversity 80,00080000 Distribution The 2006 Census revealed that 10.5% of the region’s population 70,00070000 2006 were born overseas, with 32.2% of those people coming from a Number of people residing in the Gladstone Region per square non-English speaking background. 2011 (forecast) kilometre: 60,00060000 The top 10 countries of birth outside of Australia are: 2031 (forecast) 2006 50,00050000 2011* Mount Larcom 179 Seventeen Seventy 10 2031* Miriam Vale 111 Gladstone 497 UK 1,733 Netherlands 142 Benaraby 207 40,00040000 NZ 1,396 USA 98 Agnes Water 46 South Africa 288 Canada 66 30,00030000

Philippines 199 PNG 64 Calliope 520 20,00020000 Germany 186 Ireland 63 Tannum Sands 992

10,00010000 Boyne Island 641 0 Population Gladstone Agnes Waters BITS / Benara- Calliope Rural South Rural West Total / Seventeen by / Wurdong East / Miriam Gladstone Seventy Heights Vale Region Gladstone region’s population as at 30 June 2009 was 59,644, which equates to 1.3% of the state population. Volunteerism With an annual population growth rate of 3.2% in 2008/2009 (compared to the Queensland growth rate of 2.6%), the projected 21.1% of the region’s residents aged 15 years and over were Source: Queensland Government Demographer 2009, QLD Treasury, Population Forecasting Unit population for the year 2026 is 88,265. volunteers in the region, compared to the state average 18.3%.

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Our Councillors Mayor Gail Sellers Cr Craig Butler councillors Portfolio: Development Cr Gail Sellers was first elected to the Cr Craig Butler has served in Local Government Gladstone City Council as an Alderman in for 14 years. He is a former Deputy Mayor and 1988 and held the position of Deputy Mayor has a long history of holding positions on a from 1997-2008. Gail was successful at the number of committees and boards, including first election for the new Gladstone Regional eight years as Director of the Gladstone Area Mayor Gail Sellers Deputy Mayor Matt Burnett Cr Craig Butler Council and was appointed Deputy Mayor by Promotion & Development Ltd and more than the unanimous vote of her fellow councillors. three years as Director on the Gladstone Area When the incumbent Mayor George Creed was Water Board. In addition to his comprehensive forced to retire due to ill health, Gail entered understanding of Local Government, Craig the Mayoral election and was successful in holds extensive experience as a surveyor attaining 72% of the vote and became Mayor in the land development, construction and on 25 November 2011. Gail is a Life Member mining sectors. and Patron of many organisations and enjoys all aspects of community representation.

Deputy Mayor Matt Burnett Cr Maxine Brushe Portfolio: Infrastructure Portfolio: Community Services Cr Maxine Brushe Cr Col Chapman Cr Clyde Cameron Born and raised locally, Cr Matt Burnett is the Cr Maxine Brushe has served as a Local youngest Councillor on the Gladstone Regional Government Councillor for 16 years and is well Council. Matt supports the continued growth known for her long standing involvement with of the Gladstone Region and he encourages the community. She currently holds positions Council investment in new and improved on the Bindaree Lodge Management Board; infrastructure from roads and sporting fields the Boyne Tannum Arts Business & Community to libraries and community centres. Matt is Assoc. Inc.; Gladstone Communities for Council’s Infrastructure Portfolio spokesman Children Committee; Rio Tinto Community Fund and Council’s representative on the Gladstone Board and the GAPDL. She also is Council’s Area Promotion and Development Ltd (GAPDL), representative on the CQ Regional Planning Traffic & Environment Advisory Committee and Committee, Gladstone Chamber of Commerce the Urban Local Government Association of and Industry; QGC Community Reference Panel Cr Rick Hansen Cr Graham McDonald Cr Lyn Paton Queensland. He also represents the area on Member; and, Gladstone Region Community the Gladstone Health Community Council. Development Committee.

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Cr Clyde Cameron Cr Rick Hansen councillorsPortfolio: Airport Portfolio: Corporate Services and Governance As a fourth generational local Clyde is committed to using the Cr Rick Hansen holds a particular interest in refining systems and lessons learned of the past to improve the lifestyle balance in the procedures in Council, particularly in the areas of infrastructure Gladstone Region. While Clyde recognises and supports the great planning, communication strategies, aged care advocacy and diversity of the Gladstone Region, his knowledge of working and sport and recreational planning. Rick, his wife Lyndal and family making a living on the land allows him to provide an informed have lived in Gladstone for 33 years. He has a background in voice for rural communities. middle management and as a small business owner/operator. Rick holds a keen interest in sport and is a Gladstone Basketball life member. He is Council’s representative for numerous committees Cr Lyn Paton and boards including the Gladstone Region Community Portfolio: Finance Development Committee; GRC Business Improvement (Internal Audit) committee; Local Government Assoc; Cr Lyn Paton has served in Local Government for 11 years and is Local Disaster Management Group; Palm Drive Junior Sports proud to have been involved with the successful transformation Assoc; Gladstone PCYC Advisory Board; Baffle Creek Community of the former Councils into the amalgamated Gladstone Regional Group; and the Port Curtis Day Respite Committee, Council. She attributes much of this success to the cohesive nature of the Councillor group and staff. Councillor Paton is well known for her commitment to the community and her tireless support of charities. She relishes in the opportunity to help lead Cr Graham McDonald the region through this period of rapid growth and industrial Portfolio: Parks and Recreation expansion. Cr Graham McDonald is a true local. His family has lived in the district since his great grandparents. He has actively served on many boards and committees in the past, including Gladstone Cr Col Chapman Calliope Aerodrome Board; Capricorn Pest Management Group Portfolio: Environment & Regulation and Central Queensland Local Government Waste Management. He has also served as a member of Apex and the SES. Graham is Cr Col Chapman keenly supports the concept that Gladstone justifiably proud of his many achievements over the years in the should be a model industrial region of 21st Century with the right Calliope community, including his involvement in the successful balance of industry, tempered with environmental safeguards. development of the Calliope Kindergarten, the Calliope Pool and He champions sustainable futures and proudly strives to find the Calliope SES building. Graham has used his contacts in the practical solutions to the region’s environmental challenges. Col community to bring together businesses and funding bodies to has been a member of Gladstone Rotary Club for over 30 years achieve some remarkable results. and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He is chairman of the Community Graham became a Councillor of Gladstone Regional Council in Reference Group for the Clean and Healthy Air for Gladstone late 2010 and is already making a positive contribution to Council Project, patron of the Gladstone Golf Club, member of Gladstone and the Gladstone region. Gropers Masters Swim Club.

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Our Senior Executives Graeme Kanofski senior executives Chief Executive Officer (Retired 11 July 2011)

Qualifications and Memberships:

Bachelor of Business; Local Government Clerks Stuart Randle Graeme Kanofski Certificate; Awarded Public Service Medal in 2002 in CEO CEO recognition of his outstanding contributions to local (Commenced 5 July 2011) (Retired 11 July 2011) government in Australia; Past President and life member of Local Government Managers Australia (QLD Division).

Graeme served in the position of Chief Executive Officer of the former Calliope Shire Council for 17 years and has worked in local government for 30 years.

Stuart Randle Chief Executive Officer Cale Dendle Leisa Dowling Mark Holmes Andrew Kearns (Commenced 5 July 2011) Director Community Services Director Environment & Director Finance Director Statutory Planning Recreation Qualifications and Memberships:

Stuart was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Gladstone Regional Council in May 2011 and succeeded retiring CEO Graeme Kanofski on July 8, 2011.

Stuart is a qualified civil engineer who also holds a Masters of Business Administration. His extensive experience includes CEO positions at three local government authorities in Queensland and ten years as the Director of Engineering in three others. Stuart Mark Larney Ross Paroz Russell Schuler Greg Winter has spent most of his life in Central Queensland and Director Corporate & Business Director Infrastructure Service Director Strategic Planning Director Governance is proud to now call Gladstone home. Services 12 13 Gladstone Regional Council 2010/2011 Annual Report

Cale Dendle Leisa Dowling Mark Holmes Andrew Kearns Mark Larney Ross Paroz seniorDirector Community Services Directorexecutives Environment & Recreation Director Finance Services Director Statutory Planning Director Corporate & Business Services Director Infrastructure Services

Directorship Responsibilities: Directorship Responsibilities: Community Relations; Parks; Recreation & Conservation; Directorship Responsibilities: Directorship Responsibilities: Directorship Responsibilities: Directorship Responsibilities: Libraries; Cemeteries; Litter Removal in Roads & Financial Management; Town Planning; Airport; Roadworks Operations; Performing Arts; Parks; Botanic Gardens; Budget; Subdivision; Financial Services; Drainage Operations; Arts and Heritage; Roadside Slashing; Corridor Rates; Building; Procurement & Stores; Water & Sewerage Operations; Human and Social Services; Management; Public Amenities; Payroll; Plumbing Disaster Coordination; Design Services; Executive Services Bikeways in Parks; Trees on Footpaths; Contracts and Procurement; Internal Audit; Local Government Public Car Parks; Swimming Pools; Environmental Health; Disaster Management Qualifications and Memberships: Risk Management; Street Sweeping; Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying); Qualifications and Memberships: Environmental Initiatives; Rural Land Information Technology; Footpath Management Graduate Diploma of Urban and Regional Bachelor Business; Protection; Local Law Enforcement; Qualifications and Memberships: Human Resources; achelor of Business (Accounting); Planning Company Directors’ Diploma; Animal control; Regulatory compliance B Workplace Health and Safety; Memberships and Qualifications: Graduate Diploma of Business Certificate in Civil Engineering - Design Justice of the Peace (Qld) No. 73437; (internal and external); Waste; Records; Accounting; Andrew’s Local Government career Office Technician. Member, Local Government Managers’ Litter enforcement Fleet Management; Graduate Diploma of Local Government commenced with the former Gladstone Australia; Asset Management Coordination; Administration; City Council as a Planning Officer Ross boasts a long standing career in Member, Australia Institute of Company Qualifications and Memberships: GIS (Mapping); Certified Public Accountant; in 1999, progressed to Manager Local Government, spanning over 42 Directors Bachelor of Leisure Studies; Rural Transaction Centres Executive Member Local Accountants Assessment & Development and took years, 30 of which were with the former Graduate Certificate of Public Sector Association (Qld); up the role of Director Environment & Gladstone City Council. Cale’s career as a Local Government Management; Qualifications and Memberships: Local Government Managers Association Development. Bachelor of Business (Accounting, professional began with Rockhampton Local Government Managers Australia - For the past decade, Ross has been member Banking and Finance); City Council, where he worked in various Member employed in senior management roles Graduate Certificate in Local Government; positions from 1991 until 2003. Parks & Leisure Australia - Member within the former Gladstone City Council Mark has served Local Government for Company Director’s Diploma; as the Manager of Planning and Design, 14 years, commencing with a traineeship MBA; Prior to taking up his position as Leisa’s Local Government career progressing to Director of Infrastructure at Dalrymple Shire Council. Mark worked Local Government Managers’ Association Director Commercial & Community commenced with Gladstone Regional Services. at the former Calliope Shire Council member Services with Gladstone City Council Council in September 2010 as for eight years, serving in the role of (now Gladstone Regional Council) in Director Environment & Recreation. Manager of Finance and Director of Mark served as Director of Corporate early 2007, Cale was Chief Executive Prior to joining Council, Leisa had a Corporate & Community Services. Services for the former Calliope Shire Officer at Bauhinia Shire () on lengthy career in State Government in after beginning his career at Calliope in the Central Queensland coalfields from senior roles in Sport and Recreation 1994 as Accountant. 2003. Queensland and the Department of Local Government.

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Russell Schuler Greg Winter seniorDirector Strategic Planning executivesDirector Governance

Directorship Responsibilities: Directorship Responsibilities: Strategic Planning, including the Internal Audit; development of a new regional planning Freedom of Information; scheme; Legal Issues; Coordinating Strategic Planning for Property Management water, sewerage, roads and drainage Qualifications and Memberships: Qualifications and Memberships: Bachelor of Business (Accounting); Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning; Graduate Diploma in Management; Planning Institute of Australia member; Associate Diploma in Computing; Local Government Managers’ Association Master of Business Administration; member Local Government Clerk’s Certificate

Russell has more than 28 years of Greg commenced his local Government Local Government experience, serving career with Dalby Town Council in 1976. at the former Calliope Shire Council. He He then served the former Gladstone commenced his Local Government career City Council from 1982 as Assistant Town as the first “on staff” planner. Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Director of Corporate Services.

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Our Employees

With 736 employees spread across the 10,488 square kilometres Council recruited for 102 positions, had 127 terminations and employeesof the Gladstone Region, Council’s team of employees is as diverse 130 commencements throughout the reporting period. Employee as the region it serves. turnover for 2010/2011 was 10.73 per cent (10.1 per cent in 2009/2010).

STATUTORY PLANNING ENVIRONMENT & RECREATION STRATEGIC PLANNING

Planning Rural Land Environmental Local Law Infrastructure Waste Services Protection Health Enforcement Planning

Building

Sport & Parks & Strategic BITS Club Recreation Cemeteries Conservation Planning Plumbing EMPLOYEE AGE EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Male CEO INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES FINANCE SERVICES Female

Works Construction Contracts & Operations Projects Executive Business Elected Procurement Governance Services Improvement Members

Water & Design Rating & Sewerage Services Revenue

COMMUNITY SERVICES CORPORATE & BUSINESS SERVICES Financial Support Community Performing Human Information Relations Arts Fleet Assets Resources Technology

Payroll Arts & Heritage Libraries Customer Workplace Airport Records Services Health & Safety Disaster Human & Social TOTAL 15-24 25-34 35-44 55-64 45-54 65-74 Contract Casual Management Part Time Full Time Services Age (Years)

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