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National online careers for Local Government *
The National Local Government Career Centre, www.lg.newjobs.com.au, was launched in November 2001 as a result of the success experienced in the NSW market. First established…
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Best training at Brisbane Water
Brisbane Water has been recognised for its proactive contribution to the water industry by winning the Queensland Public Sector ‘Best Learning and Development Initiative Award’…
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Increased productivity, efficiency, and safety with Cargo Drawers *
Cargo Drawers Australia, a proudly Australia owned and operated company, has specialised for over 14 years in manufacturing an exciting and innovative range of cargo…
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Taking control of workers’ comp
Rising Workcover premiums have always been a challenge for Local Governments. In tackling this issue Hunters Hill Council in New South Wales, in consultation with…
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Frankston’s PRIDE
The objective of Frankston PRIDE (Promoting, Recognition and Innovation, Delivering Excellence) was to revisit its organisational approach to performance management using a broader range of…
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Competency standards for staff development
Beaudesert Shire Council is believed to be the first Council in Queensland to implement the competency standards contained in the Local Government Training Package. The…
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Keeping up to date in HR
Local Government in Queensland employs over 33,000 people in a wide range of occupations. It is essential that industrial relations, human resources and training personnel…
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A regional approach to human resources and training
A regional approach to human resources and training, put in place by the Human Resource and Joint Training Team at the Hunter Region Organisation of…
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Customised OH&S at Burwood Council
A trial approach to Occupational Health and Safety management has lead to Burwood Council adopting a bottom up Systematic Approach to Occupational Health and Safety.…
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Online government workplace related issues *
Does your Council need convenient access to information about government employment assistance, workplace relations, superannuation, occupational health and safety issues and a host of other…
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Message from the Minister
Welcome to this first National Perspective for 2002. It gives me great pleasure to write to you for the first time as Federal Minister with…
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Councils taking the lead
From the Pilbara to Boonah, from Tumut to Alice Springs, from Whittlesea to Parkes, Local Government representatives have been getting together to hear about the…