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Zoological Parks Authority ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Disclosures and Legal Compliance Other Financial Disclosures Capital Works continued Baboon Exhibit Perth Zoo’s existing Hamadryas Baboon exhibit was built in the late 1980s around a moat system. The moat design restricted the surface area available for the animals and also contributed to difficulties with water management and the opportunity for external exhibit maintenance. Following completion of design work in 2010‐11 to expand the animal night quarters and the exhibit to accommodate a group of up to eight adult baboons, construction was completed in December 2011. A total of $675,849 was spent in 2011‐12 bringing total project expenditure to $990,233. This was slightly above the project budget of $972,000 and there remain some final commitments for the project to be paid in 2012‐13 to complete the project. Solar Energy Following Perth Zoo’s success in 2009‐10 in securing grant funding through the Commonwealth Government funded Perth Solar City Program, stage two of the solar installation at Perth Zoo progressed in 2011‐12. The program provides grant funding of $1.2 million to supplement Perth Zoo’s contribution of $1.5 million towards the installation of a solar system at the Zoo. In 2010‐11, stage one of the solar system delivered a total of 303 solar panels installed on eight buildings across the Zoo. The centrepiece of stage two of the project is a ‘solar pergola’ on the northern boundary of the Zoo. In 2011‐12, $902,461 was spent on the construction of the structure which is covered with 452 solar panels, bringing total project expenditure to $1,350,873. The connection and commissioning of these additional solar panels will be completed in July 2012. Perth Zoo’s $1.5 million commitment is being met using $1.1 million from State Government capital works funding and $400,000 from internally-generated funds. Water Infrastructure Management As part of the 2011‐12 State Budget, the State Government announced it would provide capital works funding of $11.9 million over six years for a major water infrastructure management project at Perth Zoo. The aim of the Integrated Water Management project is to provide an effective and environmentally sustainable water management system through the replacement of old infrastructure and the development of innovative water capture, storage, filtration, re-use and reticulation systems to support the Zoo’s water needs into the future. 124 Funding of $1 million was received in 2011‐12 to commence the development of a detailed project definition plan which will be used to determine preferred solutions, construction costs and project schedules. The initial focus of the project will be on the delivery of replacement infrastructure to support the Zoo’s long term water management requirements. A total of $247,059 was spent in 2011‐12 with unspent funds required to meet expected future commitments for this project. Other Other work in progress at year end included minor upgrades to visitor facilities, sewer infrastructure and general storage facilities. Expenditure on these minor works was $53,521 in 2011‐12.
Zoological Parks Authority ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Disclosures and Legal Compliance Other Financial Disclosures Employment and Industrial Relations Staff Profile Perth Zoo employed 247 people in 2011‐12 representing an average of 166 full time equivalents (FTE) over the year. The high head count to FTE ratio reflects the Zoo’s continuing commitment to more flexible work practices incorporating part time staff and use of different staffing arrangements to meet relief and seasonal demands for the Zoo’s visitor services and education programs. The use of casual staffing pools provides employment opportunities for students studying in relevant fields to gain experience in their chosen careers and professions. Staff employed under external grant funds also affect the annual FTE level. Employee Profile 2011‐12 2010‐11 Permanent Full Time 115 108 Permanent Part Time 37 37 Fixed Term Full Time 17 23 Fixed Term Part Time 12 11 Casual 63 65 Trainee 1 1 Cadets 1 3 Total head count 246 248 Full time equivalent (FTE) 166 167 During 2011‐12, 24 recruitment processes were completed resulting in 44 new appointments. Of these, 19 were permanent appointments and 25 fixed-term appointments. The permanent appointments included seven contract staff offered permanency following a merit-based selection process, two internal appointments as a result of a restructure and one promotional opportunity for a staff member who secured the appointment through a competitive merit selection process. Staff members, new and current, continued to be provided with options for flexible working arrangements where operationally possible. Currently, 24 staff have capacity to log on and work from home, providing opportunities to balance work with other responsibilities. The table below indicates the level of take-up of other flexible options. Type of Flexible Working Arrangement Permanent Contract Proportion of Total Staff* Working Part time 36 12 26.2% Flexible Start/Finish times 58 11 37.7% Purchased Leave Arrangements 17 0 10.7% *Total Staff = 183 (excludes casual staff) Eleven staff elected to leave the Zoo in 2011‐12 (representing a 6% staff turnover) compared to 20 staff in 2010‐11 (10.9% staff turnover). Staff left for a number of reasons including retirement and family care commitments. The majority left to take up new and/or promotional positions within the private and public sector. The Zoo continued to work hard to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Workforce representation decreased across indigenous, youth and disability target areas but increased in culturally diverse target areas. There was a strong focus on implementing initiatives in the Zoo’s Reconciliation Action Plan. The Zoo’s commitment to women in leadership also continued with a number of young women supported to attend various leadership forums and workshops. Cultural awareness training, Indigenous recruitment and a continuation of more flexible recruitment strategies will be a focus in 2012‐13. 125
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