Our organisation

The organisational structure is based on the functional activity of two Directorates that work collectively to meet Council’s strategic goals and provide services to the community.

The two Directorates are Infrastructure & Development and Corporate & Community Services.

Read more about Council’s organisational structure.

Darren Fuzzard commenced his role as Chief Executive Officer in July 2016. Darren is accountable for the overall management and performance of the organisation. As Chief Executive Officer, he chairs the Executive Team which comprises the CEO and both Directors. Organisational Capability and Local Economy report directly to the CEO.

The Director Infrastructure and Development is responsible for the delivery of statutory functions including land use planning, development and building control, environmental health and waste management. Other key responsibilities include maintaining the Shire’s physical infrastructure including community buildings, roads, bridges, parks and sporting facilities. The Directorate also supports community participation in sport and recreation.

The Director Corporate and Community Services is responsible for delivering services which aim to strengthen the community as well as internal corporate services. The Directorate delivers services for young people, older people, families, children and people with disabilities as well as leading Council’s community engagement process. Corporate services critical to the successful operation of the organisation include business performance, customer services, visitor services and communications.

Our values drive how we go about we work together and how we work with our communities.

Positive
Accountable
Respectful
Innovative and improving
Genuine
Open
Supportive