Councillor Briefing and Workshop Session - 2 Jun 2026 9:00 AM

Topics

• iVolve program delayed to August after Red status update
  Council’s internal systems rollout has slipped, with June go-live abandoned due to testing and configuration risk.
  Delays could affect payroll accuracy, staff experience and the timing of related service and systems changes.
• Council weighs workers’ compensation insurance options
  Councillors examined current coverage through Local Government Workcare and an alternative quote from WorkCover Qld.
  Insurance arrangements can affect council costs, risk management and ultimately financial pressure on services and rates.
• Waste policy review set for refresh after strategy shift
  Council is revisiting its waste and circular economy policy direction after changes in landfill pressures and government settings.
  The review could influence future landfill, recycling, waste and resource recovery policy for residents and businesses.

Discussion

• iVolve Program update
  The program has slipped to Red overall because of delays in ElevateHR; June go-live is no longer achievable and a revised August target has been set. ElevateAWM remains Amber and ElevateSafety remains Green.
  Could affect payroll accuracy, staff systems delivery, and the timing of related council technology changes that support services.
• Workers compensation insurance arrangements
  Councillors discussed current insurance arrangements and an alternative quote from WorkCover Qld. A presentation was requested from both Local Government Workcare and WorkCover Qld to explain their service offerings.
  May influence council insurance costs and risk management, which can affect rates pressure and operational resilience.
• Council of Mayors (SEQ) presentation
  Councillors noted and discussed an update from the Council of Mayors (SEQ) on regional decisions, challenges and achievements.
  Relevant to regional advocacy on issues that can affect Ipswich and South East Queensland communities and infrastructure priorities.
• Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive review
  A workshop reviewed the existing waste and circular economy policy direction and considered the need to refresh it in light of changed waste policy settings and ongoing landfill and waste impacts. Councillors asked questions and expressed interest in future expert briefings.
  Could shape future waste strategy, landfill management, environmental impacts, and recycling or resource recovery policy for residents and businesses.

Impacts

• Potential delay to council internal systems that support payroll and asset management.
• Possible change in workers’ compensation insurance arrangements and related costs.
• Future waste and circular economy policy settings may affect landfill, recycling, and waste services.

Places

• Ipswich City Council (local government area)
  The briefing and workshop session focused on council-wide administrative, insurance, advocacy and waste policy matters.
• South East Queensland (region)
  Referenced through the Council of Mayors (SEQ) presentation and regional advocacy context.

Next

• Provide a presentation from Local Government Workcare and WorkCover Qld on their service offerings
  Requested during the meeting
• Continue delivery planning for the iVolve program with a revised August go-live target
  Ongoing
• Develop the updated waste and circular economy strategic position following workshop feedback
  After Workshop #1

Extract

2 JUNE 2026 COUNCILLOR BRIEFING AND WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING NO. 2026(00)] of 4 COUNCILLOR BRIEFING AND WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING NO. 2026(00) 2 JUNE 2026 REPORT ATTENDANCE: Mayor Teresa Harding; Councillors Jacob Madsen (via audio-link), Pye Augustine, Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Paul Tully, Marnie Doyle, Andrew Antoniolli, David Martin and Jim Madden APOLOGIES: Nil OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Seren McKenzie), General Manager Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), Acting Chief Information...