Executive Leadership Team
The Executive Leadership Team is made up of the Chief Executive Officer and five Directors.
It 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.
Mica Martin, Chief Executive Officer
Mica Martin commenced as Chief Executive Officer of Fraser Coast Regional Council in November 2025, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience across Queensland local governments to the role. She is widely recognised for delivering strong financial management, major infrastructure investment and organisational reform while keeping community outcomes at the centre of decision-making.
Before joining the Fraser Coast, Mica served as Chief Executive Officer at Cairns Regional Council from 2021 to 2024, leading more than 1,200 staff and overseeing an annual budget of $430 million. During her tenure, she secured $400 million in bipartisan water security funding, delivered key Olympic legacy infrastructure endorsements, achieved $91 million in grandstand upgrades positioning the precinct for elite sporting use, and implemented a modern enterprise resource planning system.
Mica previously spent more than two decades at Brisbane City Council, including as Executive Manager of the $800 million Field Services unit with 1,900 staff. In this role, she oversaw major operational portfolios including parks, civil construction, waste, fleet, quarry and asphalt services.
Mica is passionate about building connected, sustainable and future-focused communities. Her leadership style prioritises strong governance, financial sustainability, staff development and meaningful community outcomes.
She and her family are excited to call the Fraser Coast home, and she is committed to helping shape a thriving, liveable and prosperous region for generations to come.
Narelle D’Amico, Director - Water and Waste Services
Tina Chappell, Director - Strategy, Community and Development
Tina has 20 years professional experience working in executive leadership roles across government ad the private sector in NSW. Tina’s vast experience includes leading strategic landuse planning, economic development, culture and community and infrastructure planning and delivery for one of Australia’s fastest growing Councils on the urban fringe of Sydney.
More recently Tina has worked within NSW State Government leading the implementation of state government housing and performance priorities in collaboration with local government.
With a strong customer focus Tina is passionate about working with the community, government, and industry partners to deliver vibrant, liveable communities, whilst protecting the unique culture and environment of the broader Fraser Coast.
Tina holds a degree in Resource and Environmental Planning from Massey University (NZL).
Justine Cooper, Director - Economic Development and Advocacy
Justine has over 25 years executive level leadership experience in both the private and public sector here in Australia and internationally. Justine’s career has spanned the financial services, tourism, aviation, State and Local Government, property and economic development sectors for major organisations including Destination NSW, Mirvac, NRMA, Commonwealth Bank and the Helloworld Group. She is passionate about delivering the best possible solutions to complex challenges through strategic vision, transformational leadership and embedding a strong culture for our people to drive positive and sustainable outcomes for our community.
Justine has qualifications in Sustainability Leadership from Cambridge University, Strategic Marketing from Cornell University and the Australian Institute of Management and is an Australian Certified Economic Developer.
Davendra Naidu, Director - Infrastructure Services
The Infrastructure Services Directorate is responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of road, drainage, coastal assets, fleet management, disaster management and other infrastructure projects to meet the requirements of a rapidly developing region.
Davendra Naidu is a Civil Engineer with extensive experience in the design and delivery of infrastructure projects. Davendra has worked in local government for more than 20 years, including 6 years as Deputy Director of the former Maryborough City Council's Department of Engineering. Prior to moving to Australia in 2001, Davendra worked for SKM as a Civil/Structural Engineer in their New Zealand and Fiji offices and continued his employment at SKM in Brisbane until 2002, at which time he moved into Local Government.
Davendra holds a Degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters of Engineering Management.
Marion Millard, Acting Director - Organisational Services
Marion brings extensive executive leadership experience across finance, governance, people and culture, corporate services, and organisational transformation.
With a strong background spanning both local government and the private sector, Marion has led complex, multidisciplinary teams and overseen major reform initiatives that strengthen governance, financial sustainability, service delivery, and organisational capability. She has played a pivotal role in driving large-scale system, process, and cultural transformation, supporting the transition from system delivery to process optimisation and improved customer experience.
Marion is known for her people‑centred leadership approach, building inclusive, high‑performing and values‑driven teams grounded in trust, collaboration, and integrity. She has a proven ability to foster executive cohesion, lead through change, and engage effectively with Councillors, executive leaders, staff, government, industry, and the community to support informed decision‑making and strong governance.
A lifelong resident of the Fraser Coast, Marion has a deep understanding of the region and is committed to supporting sustainable growth and positive outcomes for the community.
Marion holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants (FIPA), and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).