Organisational Chart

Jane Redden

General Manager

Jane Redden

Primary Functions

The General Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the Council and ensuring Council meets its strategic objectives. Four departments, overseen by the General Manager manage the actions and activities of the Delivery Plan and Operational Plan to provide these services to the community.



Barry Bonthuys

Director Finance and Corporate Strategy

Barry Bonthuys

Primary Functions

  • Financial Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Information Technology
  • Integrated Planning & Reporting
  • Long Term Financial Plans
  • Customer Service
  • Cemetery Records
  • Rating & Valuations
  • Water & Sewerage Charges
  • Payroll
  • Creditors
  • Debtors
  • Investments
  • Debt Recovery


Melanie Slimming

Director Infrastructure & Engineering Services

Melanie Slimming

Primary Functions

  • Public Cemeteries
  • Infrastructure Buildings
  • Fire Protection & Emergency Services
  • Public Order & Safety
  • Construction & Maintenance (inc roads) 
  • Stormwater Management
  • Aerodrome
  • Water and Sewerage Services
  • Parks, Playing Fields & Reserves
  • Recreational Buildings & Infrastructure
  • Swimming Pools
  • Saleyards
  • Public Conveniences
  • Community Halls
  • Asset Management
  • Operational Support – Depot & Plant
  • Waste Management - Domestic & Commercial


Marion Truscott

Director Governance

Marion Truscott

Primary Functions

  • Governance
  • Records Management, Property Services, Executive Services, Legal & Insurance
  • Biosecurity Weeds
  • Environment
  • Health, Administration & Inspection
  • Animal Control
  • Waste - Licencing/Compliance
  • Industrial Relations
  • WHS & Risk Management
  • Human Resources
  • Payroll
  • Workforce Planning
  • Workers Compensation


Phil Johnston

Director Community & Economic Development

Phil Johnston

Primary Functions

  • Community Services
  • Library Services
  • Cultural Development
  • Showground Management
  • Tourism/Events
  • Program Management
  • Economic Development 
  • Major Events 
  • Business Attraction & Retention
  • Strategic Planning, Development Assesssment & Compliance