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High-performing Council and organisation
Under the leadership of Council, we are duty-bound to make decisions that are evidence-based, financially responsible and reflect the needs of the community and stakeholders we serve.

In a rapidly changing environment this can be a balancing act.

Desired outcomes

  • Our services are accessible and meet the diverse needs of our community
  • We are acknowledged and recognised as a leading council and organisation
  • We have a healthy safe inclusive and diverse culture
  • We are a financially sustainable and resilient organisation

Four-year priorities

  • Enable a customer-focused approach that delivers efficient and responsive service
  • Communicate and engage effectively with our community to understand their needs and advocate on their behalf  
  • Foster excellence and equity in planning for our growing region
  • Continue to strengthen our workforce capabilities and culture
  • Create a more efficient and effective organisation
  • Develop a digital core of brilliant basic technology that supports better ways of working
  • Ensure that our employees are safe at work
  • Focus on economic social and environmental sustainability

Indicators

City of Greater Geelong

  • Complaints resolution
  • Community satisfaction with:
    • Customer service
    • Informing the community
    • Engagement / consultation
    • Overall council direction
    • Overall performance
    • Advocacy on behalf of the community
  • Lost Time Injury and Total Recordable Injury frequency rates
  • Gender breakdown of City employees
  • Number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employed at the City
  • Employee satisfaction and engagement
  • Recurrent surplus / deficit
  • Funds from sale of assets
  • Cost recovery of services and revenue growth from new sources (fees and charges)
  • Efficiency target
  • Asset renewal gap.