Bellingen Shire Council offers several positive aspects for employees, including its beautiful location next to the Bellingen River and comfortable office environment. Staff particularly value the work-life balance, with standard office hours, no weekend work, and generous leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual leave. Many employees also speak highly of their immediate colleagues, describing them as supportive and creating positive working relationships.
Areas for improvement include concerns about management support and leadership, with employees noting challenges in decision-making processes and communication. The council's outdated systems create workflow inefficiencies, and there are concerns about remuneration being below industry standards compared to other local councils.