Get to know our city’s executive management team and learn about their experience and responsibilities.
Executive management
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Withers
Our CEO Mark joins us following a notable career in local government, including a stint as the CEO at the City of Charles Sturt. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and postgraduate qualifications in Social Administration and Management. The CEO Performance Review Committee reviews the Chief Executive Officer's performance against Key Performance Indicators set by the council.
Directors
Fiona Harvey, Director of City Assets
As our City Assets Director, Fiona plans, provides and maintains sustainable infrastructure to help our community members enjoy life, and supports businesses to flourish.
The City Assets Directorate oversees:
- Asset management systems
- Car parking
- Engineering and planning services
- Infrastructure maintenance
- Linemarking
- New infrastructure projects
- Open space management and construction
- Property maintenance and management
- Public lighting
- Recreational facilities
- Road and footpath upgrades
- Road construction and repair
- Road safety improvements
- Stormwater management
- Streetscape management
- Transport, pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
Dionne Collins, Director of Community Development
Our Community Development Director Dionne provides and promotes a range of opportunities, services, programs, information and facilities so that our community can enjoy a better quality of life, celebrate culture and sustain social growth and change. She also manages activities and programs that impact community life, including development approvals and health services.
The Community Development Directorate oversees:
- Animal management
- Community centres and halls
- Community grants
- Community safety
- Community transport
- Development and building assessment and advice
- Food and health inspections
- Heritage building advice
- Home support services for older people
- Immunisation
- Libraries and community learning
- Placemaking and events
- Programs for young people
- Recreation and sport
- Volunteers
- Waste management
Abby Dickson, Director of Corporate Services
Our Corporate Services Director Abby performs a diverse range of business support services. Within our organisation, she ensures that we’re open and accountable to our community, develops our team members, helps us make informed decisions, and plans for our future. Abby oversees the provision of high-quality customer service, communications and engagement. She also promotes environmental sustainability, business growth and urban development in our city.
The Corporate Services Directorate oversees:
- Communications and engagement
- Corporate and civic governance
- Customer relations
- Economic development
- Elected Member support
- Environmental sustainability
- Finance and property rating
- ICT and records management
- Internal audit
- People and culture
- Policy and strategy
- Project management
- Risk management
- Urban planning and city development
- Valuations
- Visitor Information Centre
- Work health and safety
