Colac Otway Shire offers a positive work environment characterised by friendly and supportive colleagues who are passionate about serving their community. Employees appreciate the opportunity to engage with the local community, receive public recognition for their work, and benefit from progressive staff programs. The diverse geographical area provides interesting work experiences and opportunities to explore the region.
The organisation faces some operational challenges, including the need to modernise technological systems to improve efficiency. There are also challenges related to staff retention and varying levels of management support across departments. Financial constraints and changes in government funding create additional pressures on operations and service delivery.