Welcome to

Banana Shire Council

The Shire of Opportunity

Jenny Goulding

Manager Human Resources:

Responsible for:– HR– Payroll– Learning and Development– Workplace Health and Safety

Meet our Terrific HR Team

Gayle Bunker

HR Business Partner and Payroll Officer for Taroom

Anikka Nichols

HR Business Partner for –

Infrastructure Services including Technical Services and Works

Junelle Howe

HR Business Partner for

Development & Environmental Services

Corporate & Community Services

Carmel Gurnick

HR Business Partner for

Commercial Services

Executive Services

Lauren Cooper

Graduate HR Business Partner

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

Where in the World is Banana Shire ?

•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

Village of Cracow

Beef Industry

Coal Mining and Power Generation

Great Family Facilities

Community Events

Nature Abounds

Callide Dam – Great Fishing and Water Sports

• Total Workforce of approximately 300 employees, of which about 150 are based in Works (outdoor service delivery)

““So Where So Where Would I Fit”Would I Fit”

How Council’s How Council’s Organisational Structure Organisational Structure

WorksWorks

Council’s Organisational Structure

Council’s VisionCouncil’s Vision

“To improve the quality of life forour communities, through the

delivery of efficient and effective services and facilities”.

Council’s Mission Council’s Mission StatementStatement

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.

Our Values• 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.

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

“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

“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

“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.

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

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 offer.

Vanditha YanamandalaAssistant Engineerer Infrastructure Services

The Banana Shire Council has provided an excellent platform for career and professional development.

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”.  

Hamish McIntoshManager – Planning and StrategyHamish McIntoshManager Planning and Strategy

Michael BuckleyMichael Buckley

Parks AdvisorParks 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 career paths.   

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.

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.

Di CorfieldSenior Procurement & Contracts Advisor

Diana RiveraQA 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”

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.