Albury Council considers rehiring after cutting 130 job vacancies
Council CEO says about 130 vacant positions may need refilling to restore road maintenance and core services.
Albury Council held around 130 positions empty to save money, but this approach may have backfired. Chief executive Jason Gordon told a public forum on Tuesday that cutting staff through natural attrition hit frontline services harder than expected.
Roads and core infrastructure suffered most, he said. Community surveys showed this clearly.
The council currently has 525 permanent staff. It has approval for 610.
Gordon said some positions need rehiring but did not specify which or how many. The council is in debt and faces budget pressure.
Any new hiring would need careful choices about where the money goes.
- About 130
- Vacant positions held empty
- 525
- Current permanent staff
- 610
- Approved permanent positions
- $20 million
- Wages increase 2021-2024
Why it mattersAlbury residents depend on roads and services; the council must balance budget limits with service quality.
AustraliaAlbury residents will see impact on local road maintenance and the quality of council services if hiring does resume.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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