Noosa Council staff are in line for a pay rise following successful negotiations on Friday 6 June that led unions to suspend Protected Industrial Action.
An in-principle agreement has now been reached on the final outstanding issue regarding wage increases for workers.
Noosa Council chief executive officer Larry Sengstock is hoping a staff wide vote can be arranged soon to consider a new Certified Agreement.
Council reached a position with the unions last Friday, which is being considered by union delegates at a meeting on Tuesday 10 June.
“The in-principle agreement is good news for all our staff and allows our organisation to get back to the important work of delivering for our community,” he said.
Mr Sengstock said the Council was always committed to striking the right balance between rewarding staff, ensuring job security and meeting the expectations of the community.
“This latest agreement, if approved in a staff wide vote, will see our staff receive a pay rise well above inflation and helps Council remain financially sound into the future,” he said.
The new wage offer secured includes a 14.5 per cent increase for workers over three years:
– February 2025: 6.5 per cent or CPI (whichever is greater), backdated to the nominal expiry date, following a successful employee ballot.
– February 2026: 4 per cent or CPI (whichever is greater).
– February 2027: 4 per cent or CPI (whichever is greater).
