Changes to TRC Structure

Changes have been made to the upper level of Tablelands Regional Council’s Leadership Team after a resolution at today’s Ordinary Council Meeting.

‘Irrespective of how the current organisational structure was established, it is no longer fit-for-purpose and changes need to be made,’ said CEO Dr Nikola Stepanov.

‘The current arrangements are unnecessarily complex and do not add value in terms of financial savings, accountability, efficiencies or customer service.

‘It has resulted in siloing in parts of the workforce, and lead to inconsistencies in the delivery of some of our functions.

‘For these reasons we will introduce a third General Manager position into the organisation, with the vacant Executive Manager Planning and Development role being reclassified to make way for this addition.

‘The General Manager Place-making will be responsible for development assessment planning; development assessment engineering and plumbing inspectorate; strategic planning including network, planning scheme, infrastructure plan and priority infrastructure; economic development; tourism; and compliance.

‘‘This significant change is complemented by a number of other organisational adjustments that have already taken place.

‘I look forward to the increased efficiencies and streamlined processes these changes will make across the organisation,’ Dr Stepanov said.

Mayor Rod Marti said Council had asked the CEO to make changes that build efficiencies and organisational performance.

‘While some of these changes have already been made, this one will allow the CEO to be more strategic as the number of direct officer reports will be reduced.

‘It’s great that the CEO is getting on with the job we asked of her,’ Mayor Marti said.