25 Launceston City Council staff have been told their roles will be affected as part of an organisational restructure.
The council is briefing employees this week on the changes, which fall under a review it has dubbed “Project Shape”.
Chief executive Sam Johnson said the restructure was designed to better align the organisation with its 2025–2035 strategic plan.
“Project Shape is not a cost-cutting exercise,” he said in a 5pm statement.
“It’s about aligning our structure with the endorsed strategic plan and ensuring we make the very best use of the skills, strengths and expertise across our organisation.”
The council employs about 600 people.
Johnson said there would be no forced redundancies at this stage.
Affected staff will have the option to move into a redefined role, apply for new positions or take a voluntary redundancy.
“These 25 staff members are valued colleagues and our priority is ensuring they’re given the respect, clarity and care they deserve,” he said.
The new structure is expected to come into effect in February.
Johnson said the changes were necessary to meet community expectations.
“To deliver on our commitments, the way we work must match the expectations of the community we serve,” he said.
He described the process as “measured and deliberate”, aimed at strengthening the way the council operates.
In a video message to councillors and staff, Johnson acknowledged the decision may feel sudden for some.
He said the executive team had spent months working on the restructure.
The council said it would not make any further comment until all affected staff had been briefed.
The specific roles to be impacted are yet to be confirmed.
The council’s latest annual report shows employee costs totalled about $55 million in 2024-25, up $6 million on the previous year.
Total income was $154 million, with expenditure at $150.7 million.
