Business Excellence

General Manager: Peter Fairlie-Jones

People and Culture

The People and Culture Division develops and implements support systems to assist both managers and employees.

Core functions include:

•     developing employment conditions
•     maintaining statutory compliance with Government regulations (e.g. industrial relations)
•     control, information collection, analysis of performance benchmarks and trends
•     planning and policy development
•     employee services
•     Occupational Health Safety and Welfare

Property Services

Core functions include:

• property acquisitions and disposal
• community, sport and recreation clubs
• other property leasing and rentals

Budget and Management Accounting

Core functions include:

• budgeting
• management accounting and reporting
• business plan support and performance reporting
• treasury
• grants and subsidy administration
• rating and property database maintenance

Information Services

The Information Services Division provides support for users of the corporate systems and computing network within the organisation.

Core functions include:

•  information systems strategy
•  network management
•  application/system support
•  geographical information systems (GIS)
•  telecommunications
•  corporate records

 

Revenue and Finance

Core functions include:

 

• financial accounting
• debtors
• asset register

Contracts and Procurement

Core functions include:

• provides policy, guidance and assistance for all Council  procurement 
• actively encourage strategic business relationships to deliver best value for money
• provides probity guidance and ensures accountability to rate payers
• audits procurement activities and monitors compliance with procedures
• ensures appropriate risk management processes
• provides training in the use of purchasing tools and wider procurement skills

Assets and Projects

The Asset and Project Accounting Division is responsible for accounting for Council's large stock of infrastructure assets (including depreciation, revaluation and policy development), the oversight of the Accounts Payable section of Council and the provision of financial support for the Salisbury Water Business Unit and other special projects.

Core functions include:

• asset accounting
• purchasing of assets
• offering internal financial assistance
• assistance with financial projects
• accounts payable