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Managed the Integrated Strategy Department with responsibilites for overseeing the Shire's land use planning and development, major projects and key strategy and policy in contributing to creating for a better future Nillumbik for our residents, our visitors and our natural environment.

Contributed to shaping and translating organisational change across the B&S Directorate. Directly oversaw the Integrated Strategy, Business, Marketing and Tourism and Connected Communities departments. Drove a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, community engagement and putting customers first.Nillumbik is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and the organisation is rising to the challenge of delivering future-oriented and solutions-focussed outcomes in… Show more Contributed to shaping and translating organisational change across the B&S Directorate. Directly oversaw the Integrated Strategy, Business, Marketing and Tourism and Connected Communities departments. Drove a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, community engagement and putting customers first.Nillumbik is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and the organisation is rising to the challenge of delivering future-oriented and solutions-focussed outcomes in collaboration with the community. Show less

Built and led a high-performing team of people underpinned by a culture of excellence across the service areas of major leisure facilities, recreation, open spaces and community infrastructure. I take a key leadership role in contributing to the organisation’s culture, integrated planning, project management excellence, community engagement, service planning, strategic asset management planning and cross-organisational collaboration. I continue to grow Council’s critical… Show more Built and led a high-performing team of people underpinned by a culture of excellence across the service areas of major leisure facilities, recreation, open spaces and community infrastructure. I take a key leadership role in contributing to the organisation’s culture, integrated planning, project management excellence, community engagement, service planning, strategic asset management planning and cross-organisational collaboration. I continue to grow Council’s critical relationships and networks with other tiers of government, stakeholders and the wider community.Achievements include- Built a cohesive team through strong leadership and management support, with empowered staff willing to take risks and seek innovation.- Contributed to the development of the Organisational Culture and Capability Strategy.- Implemented community engagement strategies, maximising community participation in decision making- Provided timely advice to Councillors to support their understanding of complex issues, the options available to them, and the evidence underpinning officer recommendations. - Successfully re-tendered Council’s major leisure facilities, delivering enhanced community health and wellbeing outcomes.- Continue to oversee the implementation of major projects including housing, open space, community facilities, land use and urban planning, feasibility studies and masterplans.- Secured significant external funding from both government grants and community contributions.- Partnered with community agencies and organisations to leverage community outcomes whilst minimising burden on ratepayers. Show less

Oversaw the directorate consisting of the Community Services and Social Development, Community Participation and Leisure and Social Infrastructure departments.

An inaugural member of the working group involving state and local government and Parks and Leisure Australia, I provided advice to the group which helps inform the direction of FFV strategy and policy and contributed to the preparation of the state football facilities masterplan.

Responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of:- Recreation and open space strategies, policies, urban design and land use plans, and precinct structure plans- Delivered the capital works program for recreation and open space facilities, including significant developer and state government contributions- Planning and construction of major recreation venues- Delivery of programs and services to respond to changing and growing diverse community needs in a major… Show more Responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of:- Recreation and open space strategies, policies, urban design and land use plans, and precinct structure plans- Delivered the capital works program for recreation and open space facilities, including significant developer and state government contributions- Planning and construction of major recreation venues- Delivery of programs and services to respond to changing and growing diverse community needs in a major metropolitan growth corridor. Show less