Senior management

The business of council is managed by a chief executive officer who reports directly to the councillors. The CEO is supported by an executive leadership team being the directors from three operational departments.

The below organisational structure identifies each of the executive leadership team members (senior management) and their direct reports, collectively known as the ‘Senior Leadership Team’.

Graeme Kanofski

Acting Chief Executive Officer

  • Director Communities, Carolyn Knudsen
  • Director Operations, Jason Hoolihan
  • Director Corporate Services, Rhys Dennison

Jason Hoolihan

Director Operations

  • Manager Infrastructure, Tyronne Meredith
  • Manager Strategic Program Delivery & Asset Management, Kym Downey
  • Manager Water Utilities, Michael Gallagher
  • Manager Parks & Open Spaces, Luke Logan
  • Coordinator Emergency Management & Community Safety, Glenn Bell

Carolyn Knudsen

Director Communities

  • Manager Culture, Arts & Regional Engagement, Lehi Duncan
  • Manager Planning & Land Manager, Kirstin Byrne
  • Manager Facilities & Recreation, David Emery
  • Manager Resource Recovery, Vitor Martins
  • Manager Commercial Services, Philip Dixon-Flint
  • Manager Airport, Bryan Griggs
  • Saleyards Manager, Vacant

Rhys Dennison

Director Corporate Services

  • Manager Governance, Kristopher Bullock
  • Manager Information, Communications & Technology, Clinton Nicol-Dickson
  • Manager Customer Service & Communications, Vacant
  • Manager Finance, Helen Kirby
  • Manager Human Resources, Danielle Grant
  • Manager Safety, Craig Cousar
  • Manager Procurement and Legal, Grantley Cocks