City of Whyalla

Do you love Whyalla and want to share that passion with visitors? Are you also in a role that regularly interacts with customers, particularly in retail, hospitality, accommodation or tourism? Then we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you 🤩 The Town Ambassador Program is designed to help locals showcase all the awesome things Whyalla has to offer and make visitors feel welcome and more likely to recommend Whyalla as a place to visit / stay. To make it even better, it’s free! You’ll learn some valuable skills and meet some great people along the way, just like Kim from Elders Real Estate in the video below! With our future now looking far brighter thanks to billions of dollars in committed government investment in the steelworks, now is the time to help make even more people want to visit or live in our great city. The first program starts next week, so follow this link to find out how you can get involved: https://whycc.au/42SYaZ1

Are you a small business impacted by the economic downturn over the past 12 months? Did you know you’re eligible for support, even if you’re not a supplier of the steelworks or mines? The Whyalla Small Local Business Support Grant program is part of the government support package announced last week, providing grants to Whyalla-based businesses and not-for-profit organisations that have experienced a reduction in revenue as a result of the decline in activity at the steelworks and mines. Grants of $10,000 are available to help recipients meet standing business costs, including utilities, salaries and rent. Recipients may also use this grant to: • seek financial advice • adjust the business to be viable in the changed local context • develop the business and extend reach through marketing and communications activities • retain and support existing employees To find out more, head to https://lnkd.in/gzC8udsR and look for the relevant tab. You can also phone 8429 3350 or email https://whyalla.support@sa.gov.au.

The Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula's (RDAEP) Small Business Fundamentals Program are a holding a FREE workshop next month. This 'Wellbeing Habits for Small Business Staff Workshop' is designed for small business to learn simple, effective strategies to help you and your team manage daily stress and build a supportive, healthy workplace culture. In this masterclass, you will gain new perspectives on mental health and walk away with a range of brief, practical, and engaging wellbeing activities tailored to your own and your business’s needs that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine. Details: Tuesday, 25 March, 6pm - 7:30pm Westland Hotel Motel Spots are limited so book now: https://whycc.au/4bgq8zU This workshop is FREE thanks to funding from the State Government's Office for Small & Family Business.

Do you love being around children and have a passion educating young children? Do you have an approved or are working towards a University Early Childhood Teaching qualification and current Teacher's registration? Are you looking to work in a supportive environment with professionals who are committed to making a difference to children’s lives? The Whyalla City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our Childcare Centre as an Early Childhood Teacher. This is a permanent full-time position, permanent part-time will be considered. The Early Childhood Teacher will provide leadership in delivering high-quality, inclusive programs meeting the requirements of the Early Years Learning Framework and curriculums. The role will model the effective application of pedagogy in teaching practice and will build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families while supporting the Childcare Centre Coordinator on a journey of continuous improvement. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gWzhrTAt

Hear from Mayor Phill Stone on ABC News 24 regarding yesterday's $2.4 billion funding announcement and what it means for Whyalla, in particular employees and local businesses. 📺courtesy ABC

We’re looking to assist workers and small businesses that have been affected by the downturn in mining and steelmaking over recent months by supporting programs to get them back into the workforce as quickly as possible. This is also being backed up by $60 million in support from the Federal and State governments, which are not only assisting with payments for local steelworks and mines creditors, but also providing small local business support grants for those indirectly impacted by the downturn. To find out about the various free training and support opportunities – as well as small business support grants; skills hub; and deferral of government taxes and charges head to: https://lnkd.in/gPnEpNad. You can also contact Career Transition Counsellor Paula Wilson direct via 0405 932 711 or paula.wilson@rdaep.org.au.

The visit to Whyalla today by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Peter Malinauskas has seen an unprecedented $2.4 billion investment committed to the long-term future of Whyalla and its steelworks. Just as importantly, this package will assist local steel and mining contractors with their outstanding debts, while ensuring they are paid for the valuable work they do for the operations. This will assist local contractors to get back on their feet, in-turn allowing the full Whyalla operations supply chain to resume. Mayor Phill Stone said while there was still work to be done in finding a new owner, this was one of the most significant days in Whyalla’s history: “This is a massive injection into our city and a show of confidence in our future. The announcement is the result of close collaboration over a long period between federal, state and local government. I sincerely thank the Prime Minister and the Premier for their unwavering support, belief and trust in our city to enable the steelworks to reach its full potential for the benefit of our community, our state and our nation.” Check out the full Federal Government announcement here for all the details: https://whycc.au/4bb1yk8

With mounting community concerns regarding alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in the Westland area, it was decided at this month’s council meeting to seek residents’ feedback on the implementation of a city-wide dry zone. While we as a council cannot solve this issue on our own, the one thing within our control is the area of the city covered by a dry zone. It’s important we hear from the broader community before making a decision, as there could be numerous consequences from such a significant change, so any decision needs to be fully informed and considered by weighing up all the potential pros and cons. There are also legislated State Government timeframes to make any major changes to a dry zone – including a four-month consultation period – so we will act as quickly as possible within these requirements. We did consider expanding the existing dry zone – rather than going city-wide – but it was deemed this would simply shift the problem to someone else’s doorstep, so there was no ‘easy fix’ that seemed ideal, other than the blanket dry zone. Most importantly to consider – there is no silver bullet and a dry zone will not solve the problem on its own. It will take a focused, multi-agency group to tackle the cause of the ongoing issues to achieve real improvements. We have already sought the views of key local agencies on areas such as housing; increased police resources; and helping those at-risk to access support; and will continue to work with them to implement initiatives within their control. In the meantime, it’s critical we hear from as many residents as possible on this issue. We will start the community engagement shortly, including face-to-face opportunities; online / physical surveys; and targeted stakeholder engagement. Keep an eye on our website and the My Local Services app for more details (download here: https://whycc.au/MLS) This is a very complex, sensitive and emotive issue, so please read our release – including the full council report and extensive FAQ – before making any comment: https://whycc.au/42VZw5b. We also ask that all comments are made with respect and consideration – any deemed to breach our digital terms of use will be deleted.

The State Planning Commission has released the draft Eyre and Western Regional Plan, and they want your feedback! This plan will guide growth and development across the region for the next 15–30 years, covering key areas like housing, infrastructure, the economy, and the environment. The Commission invites all stakeholders, including industry, government and the community, to provide feedback during the consultation period. This will ensure the Plan addresses the specific needs of the region. The public consultation is open from 12 February to 7 May. You can view the plan at regional.plan.sa.gov.au and have your say at https://lnkd.in/giDBMtqr. There will also be online briefings—register at https://lnkd.in/gUB4QhR2. If you have any questions, please contact the Department for Housing and Urban Development, or click on the links above.

The following Request for Proposal is being advertised on the SA Tenders & Contracts Website www.tenders.sa.gov.au and closes at 2:00 pm on Friday, 21 February 2025. Display Tender CCW056361 CEO Performance Reviews for a 4 Year Period Issued By City of Whyalla Type: Request for Proposal Tender State: Open Tender Code: CCW056361 Contract No: RFP 2025-001 Category: Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services Region(s): South Australia Enquiries: Sue King - sue.king@whyalla.sa.gov.au Description: The Whyalla City Council is looking to engage a qualified independent person to provide advice in the conduct of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) annual performance reviews, and if relevant before the re-appointment of the CEO, in accordance with Section 102A of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act). The contract is for a period of four (4) years commencing on 1 May 2025 and concluding after the final performance review in the 2028/2029 financial year. Further details are in the Request for Proposal document. The Services Agreement at Appendix 1 will be used to formalise the contract with the successful Consultant. Any issues with the clauses of the Agreement are to be noted in the Statement of Conformity Return Schedule and returned with your proposal.