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Experienced senior executive Terry Dodds PSM is returning to regional NSW, to take up the top job at Balranald Shire Council. Mr Dodds recently announced his decision to leave the CEO position at Livingstone Shire Council in Queensland after less than 12 months. He previously spent more than three years each at Murray River and […]
Continue ReadingTwo NSW Council CEOs have received new employment contracts. Wollondilly Shire Council‘s Ben Taylor will be with the council for another five years, after leading the organisation to exceed key performance targets for the 2024/25 financial year, the fifth year running. Mayor Matt Gould said that Ben Taylor had continued to show outstanding leadership during […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian Government today announced the appointment of Cathy Henderson as the new Chief Executive Officer of WorkSafe Victoria. Ms. Henderson has been the CEO of Merri-bek City Council since 2019, and was reappointed on a five year contract in May last year. She has previously held senior positions at Darebin, and Port Phillip Councils […]
Continue ReadingThere’s been a trans-Tasman leadership transition this month, as former Gore District Council chief executive Stephen Parry has officially begun his tenure as the new general manager of Walcha Council in New South Wales. Mr Parry served as the chief executive for the Gore District Council in New Zealand for more than two decades. He […]
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Continue ReadingCardinia Shire Council has appointed James Collins as its new CEO for a five-year term following an extensive recruitment process. Mr Collins brings over 15 years of executive experience, including his current role as Director of City Planning and Infrastructure at the City of Casey. He has also worked at Monash, Yarra Ranges and Banyule […]
Continue ReadingNarrandera Shire Council has appointed Timothy Coote as its new General Manager effective October 27. The appointment follows the retirement of Mr. George Cowan who served in the role for over eight years. Mr. Coote brings leadership experience from his previous role as CEO of the District Council of Ceduna in South Australia. Cook Shire […]
Continue ReadingPort Macquarie Hastings Council CEO Dr Clare Allen has announced her resignation, effective March 21st. Dr Allen, who has led the council for four and a half years, will step down ahead of her contract’s conclusion in January 2026. During her tenure, Dr Allen steered the council through several major challenges, including flood recovery and […]
Continue ReadingCEO-level appointments and announcements have recently been made at councils in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Sunshine Coast Council has appointed Debra Robinson as its interim CEO. Ms Robinson has previously served as the Council’s Group Executive for Customer and Planning Services and as Director Major Projects and Strategic Property, and says that she will […]
Continue ReadingVictoria’s Minister for Local Government will install two municipal monitors to assist the City of Greater Geelong in hiring its new Chief Executive Officer. Melissa Horne has this morning announced the move after taking advice from Local Government Victoria and the Chief Municipal Inspector (CMI). The CMI has raised concerns about integrity and transparency in […]
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