Lynette is a Local Government professional with over 14 years senior management experience at six metropolitan councils including the Cities of Camberwell, Caulfield, Glen Eira, Boroondara, Maroondah, Greater Dandenong. Over this period Lynette has been responsible for extremely diverse portfolios including contract management for leisure and aquatic centres and stadiums, community and commercial property , community development, community facilities, sport and leisure planning, volunteer programs, open space and park planning, urban design, arts and cultural planning, interpreter services, social policy, community grants, sponsorship and donations and preventative health.Lynette is a dedicated and perceptive professional with an unusual combination of talents and formal qualifications. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Law, a Diploma in Management, a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Diploma of Horticultural Science. This background has enabled her to achieve in strategic planning and policy formulation and in program and project planning and implementation alike. Lynnette’s career success is built upon her commitment to continuous improvement and best practice; her excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; political acumen; and strong networks across all levels of government, the community and business sectors. In recognition of her skills and outstanding results she has received a number of formal awards for projects she has led including the planning and construction of the Noble Park Aquatic Centre that was a finalist in the World Architecture Awards.Lynette has extensive experience in contract management with a focus on occupational health and safety, finance and human resource management, strategy and policy development, industrial relations and asset management. She is an energetic, ethical and people oriented practitioner with a genuine commitment to community consultation and engagement.