Hundreds of casual employees and labour hire staff are expected to lose positions after Newcastle Council today announced immediate and tough measures to cut costs.
It comes amid a $3-million deficit in its operating budget.
The Council’s General Manager Phil Pearce today told NBN News, “Our casual workforce ranges between 300 and 330 staff and no doubt it will impact on some of those.”
Overtime will also be cut, while some recently-vacated positions may not be filled.
The deficit is being partly blamed on a drop in development applications.
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There appears to be too many “tall poppies” in the Administration.Where are the Annual Reviews for the Senior Staff?.Why are training sessions being implemented for highly paid Staff?.
The General Manager is responsible for the appointment of Staff.Why should there be any need for Consultants?.