Jackie commenced as General Manager of Leeton Shire Council in August 2015. Jackie came to the Riverina from Tamworth where she held the position of Director Planning and Community Services.
Her formal qualifications are in natural resource management (BSc Forestry/Conservation) and a Masters in Environmental Education.
Prior to moving to Australia from NZ in 2012, Jackie was herself a councillor for 8 years with Invercargill City Council, including serving as Deputy Mayor in her final term. She considers this to have been an excellent opportunity to understand the important interface played by a GM between the elected Council and the administration staff.
Jackie is strongly focussed on results and making sure these are communicated openly both internally with staff/councillors and externally with Leeton Shire residents. She works very closely with Council's Communications, Corporate Planning and Economic Development staff.
Jackie and her husband, Graeme, love living in Leeton and are impressed by the area's agricultural prowess - from primary production through to value adding manufacturing industries. They have two adult children who visit from time to time.
Prior to Council, Mandy held senior positions at SunRice and in the NSW rice industry and worked in the commercial and chartered accounting fields for international firms.
Mandy holds a qualification in accounting and has over 20 years business experience that spans senior roles in external and internal audit, finance and information systems, administration, human resources, governance, statutory reporting and procurement.
In addition to her Commerce degree, Mandy has a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance, a Diploma in Procurement and Contracting, is a Member of CPA Australia (CPA), a Member of the Governance Institute of Australia (AGIA ACIS), a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and a Member of Local Government Professionals NSW.
In her role of Group Manager Corporate Mandy is responsible for Finance, Information Services, Property, the Project Management Office, Building Services and Procurement.
Mandy grew up in the Riverina, is a long term resident of Leeton and enjoys the sense of community that comes with working at Council.
As the Group Manager Shire Activation Andrew manages the Economic Development, Planning, Building and Health, Cultural Services and the Visitor and Children’s Services departments for Leeton Shire Council.
After initially commencing his career in local government with Carrathool Shire and Tumbarumba Shire Council, Andrew has held several senior roles in agribusiness and mining both in the Riverina and overseas. Andrew qualifications include a Master of Commercial Law and a Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Local Government). He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Andrew and his family are long time Leeton residents.
Kerrie-Anne joined Council in July 2020, after spending 5 years at Gannawarra Shire Council in Kerang, Victoria, and 4.5 years at Moree Plains Shire Council. During her years in local government she has undertaken various roles and been responsible for managing internal and external communications, customer service, records management, organisational and community strategic planning, information technology and human resources.
Prior to entering in local government, Kerrie’s career centred around education and the publishing industry. She has taught students aged 5 to 85 in a range of subjects at primary, TAFE and university level. She has also had more than 20 years’ experience in writing, editing, journalism, publishing and management, and has owned and managed her own agricultural publishing company, Bolwarrah Press.
Kerrie holds a Bachelor of Education, a Graduate Diploma of Management and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Kerrie grew up in the Riverina and loves the country lifestyle. She is delighted to be in Leeton and loves Leeton’s warm summers and beautiful parks and gardens.
Tom commenced as Group Manager Operations in June 2021.
Tom's career started with Leeton Shire Council as a cadet engineer in 2008 an. In this time, Tom has held several design, geospatial and asset management focused roles with Leeton Shire Council and other local government organisations throughout the Riverina.
As Group Manager Operations, Tom manages a wide portfolio which includes the operations of Council infrastructure including roads, stormwater drainage, water, sewer, waste, open spaces and recreation facilities as well as major projects for Leeton Shire Council.
With qualifications in civil engineering design, GIS and remote sensing, Tom has a passion for innovation in operations management as well as focusing on strong team building as the foundation for success and outcomes for residents.
