❓ Mr. Rundle's question seeks data on Water Corporation staffing levels (FTE) over the past four years, broken down by regional and metropolitan areas. The answer provides a table with the requested FTE data and notes a change in FTE reporting methodology commencing in FY2024-25.
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I refer to the staffing levels at the Water Corporation and I ask: (a) What is the FTE of staff over the past four years on an annual basis; and (b) What is the breakdown of FTE between regional areas and the metropolitan area?
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14 April 2026
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Minister for Water
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a-b) Total FTE by metropolitan and regional areas
FY 2021-22
FY 2022-23
FY 2023-24
*FY 2024 - 25
Metropolitan
2,841
3,033
3,209
3,310
Regional
786
810
810
845
Total
3,627
3,843
4,019
4,155
*Commencing in FY2024- 25, the methodology for Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) reporting was refined to incorporate employees on unpaid leave. This enhancement provides a more comprehensive and accurate representation of our workforce.
FY 2021-22
FY 2022-23
FY 2023-24
*FY 2024 - 25
Metropolitan
2,841
3,033
3,209
3,310
Regional
786
810
810
845
Total
3,627
3,843
4,019
4,155
*Commencing in FY2024- 25, the methodology for Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) reporting was refined to incorporate employees on unpaid leave. This enhancement provides a more comprehensive and accurate representation of our workforce.
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