Launceston Council cuts 10.66 jobs to save $1.89m yearly
City of Launceston is cutting 10.66 staff positions to save at least $1.89 million per year.
City of Launceston has made 10.66 staff positions redundant, mostly from management, coordinator and team leader roles. The council dissolved the connections and liveability portfolio, with remaining staff moved to other teams.
At least two leadership positions were cut from the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. The cuts are expected to save at least $1.89 million annually.
Chief executive Sam Johnson said the council will focus on front-line service and customer care despite difficult economic times. Johnson added that cross-training staff would improve delivery.
The redundancies take effect at the end of January 2027.
- 10.66 full-time equivalent
- Staff positions cut
- $1.89 million
- Annual savings target
- End of January 2027
- Effective date
- Sam Johnson
- Chief executive
Why it mattersLocal councils across Australia face budget pressure, and this restructure shows how some are choosing to cut management layers rather than raise rates.
AustraliaLaunceston residents may see changes in council service delivery and museum operations as staff are consolidated, though the CEO says customer service will improve.
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