Executive Management Team

  

The Executive Management Team, comprising the Chief Executive Officer and four Directors, provides advice to Council and is responsible for coordinating the day to day management of the region.  The Team monitors and facilitates the implementation of service delivery and major projects.

 


Andrew Brien, Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer plays a leadership role in the region, facilitating strong cooperation between the community, businesses, other levels of government and Council. 

Andrew Brien has been employed in local government in Queensland since 1991 and has worked in Brisbane and Logan City Councils and Beaudesert and Tiaro Shire Councils.  With a military background, Andrew's role in local government has been focused on legislative reform, organisational change and management.  His experiences is complimented by a wide range of studies in local government and management.


Lisa Desmond, Director Organisational Services

Organisational Services is responsible for managing the region in an effective and efficient manner within available resources and ensuring Council is open and accessible to the community.  Lisa Desmond is a qualified accountant and holds Bachelor and Masters degrees in business and commerce.  She has more than 14 years experience in local government across New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Queensland.



David King, Director Development Services

The role of Development Services is to encourage continued responsible and sustainable growth, ensuring harmony between the built and natural environments and maintaining the liveability of the region.  David King is a qualified lawyer, planner and building surveyor.  He has worked in the private and local government sectors and is Council's in-house solicitor providing legal advice and coordinating legal matters.



Peter Smith, Director Community Services

The role of Community Services in to provide facilities and programs for healthy, sustainable and diverse communities.  Peter Smith holds a Bachelor of Business and is currently undertaking a Masters in Project Management.  He has been employed in local government for 28 years including a variety of positions at Brisbane and Maryborough Councils.


Wayne Sweeney, Director Engineering Services

The Engineering Services Directorate is responsible for the design and implementation of roads, drainage and infrastructure projects in the region as well as planning, constructing, delivering and maintaining the region's assets and infrastructure to meet the requirements of a developing community. Director Wayne Sweeney holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), and Graduate Diplomas in Municipal Engineering and Management (Technology Management).  Wayne has worked in local government for 21 years including 8 years as Director of former Maryborough City Council's Department of Engineering.