Leadership & Structure

Executive Team

KEN ROSS

GENERAL MANAGER

With 36 years of experience in Management, Health and Planning and Building Surveying, Ken holds an Associated Diploma in Applied Science and a Diploma in Environmental Health and Building.

Ken commenced his journey with Council in November 2002 and was appointed the role of General Manager in May 2019.

SIMON RULE

DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES

With 25 years of experience in Senior Management roles in public operations, Simon holds a Bachelor Degree in Arts (Information Management) and Masters of Professional Accounting.

Simon commenced his journey with Council in November 2008 and was appointed the role of Director Finance and Policy in May 2014.

GEORGE KENENDE

ACTING DIRECTOR HEALTH & PLANNING

With 7 years of experience in Planning and Environment, George holds a Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology) and Masters of Urban and Environmental Planning.

George commenced his journey with Council in October 2017 and was appointed in the role of Acting Director of Health and Planning in January 2024.

GEOFF GUNN

DIRECTOR ROADS & ENGINEERING

With 31 years experience in Engineering and Management of municipal operation areas, Geoff holds a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering.

Geoff commenced his journey with Council in November 2016 and was appointed in the role of Director Roads and Engineering in August 2019.