The document provides an overview of Banana Shire Council, including its organizational structure, values, services, and benefits of working there. It introduces the human resources team and describes various roles and departments within the council. Current employees discuss their positive experiences working for the council and how it has helped them develop new skills and advance their careers. The council aims to provide training and career opportunities to employees while maintaining a friendly and supportive work culture.

1. Welcome
to
Banana Shire Council
The Shire of Opportunity

2. Jenny Goulding
Manager Human Resources:
Responsible for:
– HR
– Payroll
– Learning and Development
– Workplace Health and Safety

3. Meet our Terrific HR Team
Junelle Howe
HR Business Partner for
Gayle Bunker
 HR Business Partner
and Payroll Officer for
Taroom
 Development &
Environmental Services
 Corporate & Community
Services
Carmel Gurnick
HR Business Partner for
Anikka Nichols
 Commercial Services
HR Business Partner
for –
 Executive Services
 Infrastructure
Services including
Technical Services and
Works
Lauren Cooper
Graduate HR
Business Partner

4. “Time for a Tree Change”
Overview of our Council Area

5. Where in the World is
Banana Shire ?

6. • The current Banana Shire was formed from
the amalgamation of the Taroom Shire
Council and the previous Banana Shire
Council in March 2008
• The Shire now covers an area of 28,577
square kilometres, and has a population of
approximately 16,000 people
• Biloela is the largest urban centre in the
Shire. The twelve townships of the Shire are:
Banana, Baralaba, Biloela, Cracow, Dululu,
Goovigen, Jambin, Moura, Taroom,
Thangool, Theodore, and Wowan
• The Council is made up of elected members
consisting of 1 Mayor and 6 Councillors

7. Village of Cracow

8. Beef Industry

9. Coal Mining and Power
Generation

10. Great Family Facilities

11. Community Events

12. Nature Abounds

13. Callide Dam – Great
Fishing and Water Sports

14. “So Where
Would I Fit”
How Council’s Organisational
Structure Works
• Total Workforce of approximately 300 employees, of
which about 150 are based in Works (outdoor service
delivery)

15. Council’s Organisational Structure

16. Council’s Vision
“To improve the quality of life for
our communities, through the delivery of
efficient and effective services and
facilities”.

17. Council’s Mission
Statement
Our Council is committed to
promoting and striving for
continuous improvement in all
that we do, for the benefit and
growth of the whole of our Shire.

18. Our Values
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Advocacy for our people
Effective and responsive leadership
Integrity and mutual respect
Honesty, equity and consistency in all aspects of
Council’s operations
• Quality of service to our citizens
• Work constructively together, in the spirit of
teamwork
• Sustainable growth and development .

19. Corporate Plan
Our key strategic areas are:
• Enhancing our lifestyle and sense of community
• Supporting our economic development
• Protecting our unique environmental features and
strengthening our ecological sustainability
• Sustainable planning for our community’s future
• Planning and delivering our infrastructure services
• Excellence in our leadership and organisational management

20. “Why Join Us”
Career Opportunities and Benefits at Working at a
Regional Council
• Great Working Hours:
To allow for flexibility, the normal spread of
working hours is 6am – 6pm Monday to Friday
• Indoor Staff - 36.25 hrs/wk
• Outdoor Staff – 38 hrs/wks
• Five (5) Day working week
• Nine Day working fortnight – Every tenth day is
a paid day-off
• Employee Assistance Program

22. “Why Join Us”
Career Opportunities and Benefits at Working at a
Regional Council
• Corporate and Field Staff Uniforms and PPE
supplied
• 12% Superannuation
• Transitional Housing Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Rental and Relocation Assistance
• Generous Leave Entitlement
• Professional Development
• Access to eLearning and quality training

23. “Why Join Us”
Career Opportunities and Benefits at Working at a
Regional Council
• Diverse career pathways
• Vocational and Work Experience opportunities
• Trainee and Apprenticeships opportunities in a
diverse range of job families
• Great networking with other Councils through
our Local Government professional and
business groups.

25. We’re Glad We’re Here, You
Will Be Too!

26. The working adventure with Banana Shire Council (BSC) is one
of the most exciting and thrilling experiences that develops an
individual both personally and professionally.
It’s a gateway to embrace the colossal work network, the broad
spectrum of opportunities and sometimes a haven wherein long
lasting friendships are formed. I know for many, the first step into a
professional workplace can be extremely daunting and filled with a
lot of trepidation.
Personally, for me here at BSC I was made to feel welcome from
day one; the entire Council staff was a group of friendly, extremely
down to Earth people I had ever come across. I think what made
work so special for me here is that it has both the scope to
challenge the young and experienced minds and the team of diverse
individuals, especially your team members who you come to bond so
closely with.
The training range, close expertise mentorship and supportive
culture make it an ideal environment to open your ideas and relate
with like minded professionals and external clients. Travelling to
various locations around the shire, you will be given the opportunity
tackle abundant projects that will expand your skill set and future
possibilities.
As a graduate Engineer, the combined experience of design and
site work allowed me to extend my thought process to witness the
full cycle of a project.
I consider my association with the Council as one of the most
rewarding and pleasurable career experiences and strongly
recommend it to anyone looking to expand their horizon with the
vast versatility Banana Shire Council has to offe r.
Vanditha Yanamand
ala
Assistant Engineerer
Infrastructure Services

27. Hamish
McIntosh
Manager – Planning
and Strategy
The Banana Shire Council has provided an excellent platform for career and
Hamish McIntosh
professional development.
Manager Planning and Strategy
The Banana Shire Council has modern Council offices and facilities. New
administration building was constructed in 2012.
Council staff are friendly and productive. You will find that in smaller local governments
like Banana Shire, the door will always be held open for you and you are always greeted
in the hall way / lunch room.
Customer service staff are highly efficient, helpful and professional in their approach.
Human Resources staff are highly efficient, helpful and professional in their approach.
The HR team go that extra step and ensure new staff are welcome and settle into their
positions and town.
Living and working in the Banana Shire provides fantastic recreational and social
opportunities as well as having reasonable rents, house prices and access to services.
The “small country town vibe” is what attracted me to Banana, notably “A local called
out ‘god bless you’ when I sneezed whilst driving down the main street of Biloela”.

28. Michael Buckley
Parks Advisor
I spent 10 years in Private enterprise prior to starting a job with Council
admittedly starting with a lot of misguided assumptions of what it would be
like.
Twelve years on that job for me has turned into a career due to Local
Governments positive approach to training and personal development
coupled with gaining valuable skills and experience working with diverse
teams at all levels.
Qualifications and experience gained within Local Government is very
transferable from Council to Council offering many avenues for multiple

29. I started at Council 6 years ago as a Coordinator
for the Infrastructure (Works) department. In the
early part of my working career my skill base was as a
finance manager but since been with council my skills
have diversified to assisting staff on Road Projects,
Budgets and Funding Grants within the
Infrastructure Section.
Council has encouraged staff to attend training and
seminars to assist employees in the workforce. I have
attended different training for Project Management
Contract Administration Workplace Investigations
and Work Place Health and Safety Training and
many other training opportunities to better my
career opportunities.
Di Corfield
Senior Procurement &
Contracts Advisor
With Council investing this training my new skills has
allowed my career path move to a different section at
council in the Contracts and Procurement area.
Working at Banana Shire Council has been a
rewarding experience and has allowed my career to
now diversify to a new skills and opportunities.

30. Diana Rivera
QA Officer
“The workforce within the Council is a team of talented people who manage
to create a friendly and welcoming environment. In my past three years
working for Banana Shire Council I have found the various positions I have
held within the organisation to be both challenging and rewarding and have
allowed me to learn a great deal and develop a number of new skills.
I am proud of what I have achieved both professionally and socially and
look forward to my future with Council ”

31. Thank you for coming and visiting
us today
•Be sure to check into a Q&A session to speak
directly to one of our great HR Team
•Or for further info, check out Council’s web site.
•Hopefully we may see you soon working for
Council.