Workforce planning, attraction and retention
Workforce profile
As at 30 June 2010 QCAT has an establishment of 110 employees employed by the registry.
Of these 110 staff, 15 are employed on part time arrangements, two are full time trainees and three are on external secondments. Since the commencement of QCAT on 1 December 2009 there has been a 2 per cent separation rate.
The graph below depicts the ratio of men and women within the registry.
Statutory appointments include one President, one Deputy President, four senior members, 10 ordinary members, six adjudicators and 115 sessional members. Of these appointments five are on a part time arrangement.
Workforce planning
QCAT is committed to the attraction and retention of staff. This is achieved by promoting work life balance strategies.
The management ensure staff are supported and motivated through appropriate communication, negotiation and consultation skills. Coaching and mentoring are essential to the development of the workforce and the retention of quality staff.
QCAT has a representative associated with the department’s Work Life Balance Strategy Committee. This committee is dedicated to the development and implementation of Work Life Balance Strategies for access by all employees.
QCAT’s commitment to ensuring employees achieve work/life balance is evidenced by a number of staff participating in part time arrangements and staff also having access to leave arrangement and flexible working hours. QCAT also has an allocated carer’s room which is equipped with a computer, bedding and numerous children’s activities. These initiatives are promoted via the QCAT intranet site.
Early retirement, redundancy and retrenchment
As at the 30 June 2010 QCAT did not award any early retirement, redundancy or retrenchment packages.
