Murrumbidgee Council is progressing a four-day compressed work week trial to improve productivity, support financial sustainability and continue delivering quality services to the community. Find out more about the trial, what it means for our community and how the arrangement will be implemented and reviewed.
Current status
At its meeting on 30 July 2026, Council resolved to develop an agreement for a four-day compressed work week, with staff working Monday to Thursday.
The proposed arrangement will be for a 15-month period, allowing for a review after 12 months. The review will consider the performance measures included in the agreement, a staff vote and a vote by elected representatives to determine whether the four-day work week should continue beyond the 15-month period.
The proposed commencement date is 1 January 2027, subject to the completion of the agreement and final planning.