Mentor Register

Helen Anstis

Council/Organisation: Hobsons Bay City Council  |  Current Position: Director Organisation Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 12 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Mal Baker

Council/Organisation: City of Greater Dandenong  |  Current Position: Director Development Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 18 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Jacqui Briggs

Council/Organisation: City of Boroondara  |  Current Position: Director Community Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 20 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to manage change, Political awareness,

Matthew Burns

Council/Organisation: City of Yarra  |  Current Position: Coordinator Leadership and Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 6 Months

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

Geoff Cockram

Council/Organisation: City of Stonnington  |  Current Position: General Manager Corporate Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 30 plus years

Mentoring Competencies:
Knowledge of Local Government, Political awareness,

Anthony (Tony) De Fazio

Council/Organisation: Whitehorse City Council  |  Current Position: Manager Civic Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 32 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Marianne Di Giallonardo

Council/Organisation: Maroondah City Council  |  Current Position: Director Corporate Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 20+ years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Peter Elliott

Council/Organisation: Shire of Yarra Ranges  |  Current Position: Co-ordinator Corporate Support
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 30 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance,

Lisa Foord

Council/Organisation: City of Boroondara  |  Current Position: Manager Health, Ageing & disability Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 15 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Community focused,

Richard Frazer

Council/Organisation: City of Casey  |  Current Position: HR Manager
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 6.5yrs (2 periods)

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to think creatively, Ability to develop others, Ability to manage conflict,

Daniel Freer

Council/Organisation: City of Stonnington  |  Current Position: Manager Leisure and Libraries
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 9 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Deb ganderton

Council/Organisation: Boroondara City Council  |  Current Position: Executive Manager Communications & Engagement
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 10 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict,

Connie Gibbons

Council/Organisation: Stonnington  |  Current Position: General Manager Social Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 15 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Interpersonal skills, Ability to manage projects, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Time management skills,

Ivan Gilbert

Council/Organisation: Yarra City Council  |  Current Position: Executive Manager Governance
Length of association with Local Government Sector: some 40 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict,

Madeleine Grove

Council/Organisation: City of Stonnington  |  Current Position: Manager Children and Family Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 20 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to manage change, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Rebecca Haack

Council/Organisation: Moreland City Council  |  Current Position: Manager Aged & Disability Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 20 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to think creatively, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Community focused,

Lidia Harding

Council/Organisation: Moreland City Council  |  Current Position: Manager Governance
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 9 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills,

Patience Harrington

Council/Organisation: Wodonga Council  |  Current Position: Director Community Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 10 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to think creatively, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to manage change, Community focused, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

Jodie Harrison

Council/Organisation: Monash City Council  |  Current Position: Manager Public Affairs & Communications
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 8 yrs

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Mick Jaensch

Council/Organisation: City of Greater Dandenong  |  Current Position: Director Corporate Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 25 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Knowledge of Local Government, Political awareness,

Marilyn Kearney

Council/Organisation: Monash City Council  |  Current Position: Director Corporate Planning and Finance
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 20+ years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Anne Lacey

Council/Organisation: City of Melbourne  |  Current Position: Program Manager, Tourism Operations
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 6 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills,

Geoff Loftus

Council/Organisation: Monash  |  Current Position: Manager Family & Community Care Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 19 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Ability to manage change, Community focused,

Andrew Mackinnon

Council/Organisation: Moreland City Council  |  Current Position: Manager Property Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 11 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Leadership Principles

Robyn Mansfield

Council/Organisation: Knox City Council  |  Current Position: Coordinator Open Space & Landscape Design
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 6 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Leadership Principles

Prue Mansfield

Council/Organisation: Bendigo  |  Current Position: Director Planning and Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 20 years about

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

Angelica Marshall

Council/Organisation: Baw Baw Shire Council  |  Current Position: Manager Finance
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 9 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Carolyn McClean

Council/Organisation: City of Monash  |  Current Position: Director Community Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 12.5 yrs

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Lee McIntosh

Council/Organisation: City of Casey  |  Current Position: Manager Youth & Family Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 25 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

James Moreno

Council/Organisation: Brimbank City Council  |  Current Position: Manager Council Planning & Performance
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 21 months

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

Steven Morison

Council/Organisation: City Of Whitehorse  |  Current Position: Manager of Compliance
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 18 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

Joanne Mulcahy

Council/Organisation: JOM Communications   |  Current Position: Director
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 15 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Joy Nunn

Council/Organisation: Hume City Council  |  Current Position: Director Public Relations & Learning
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 14 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Peter O\'Brien

Council/Organisation: Melton Shire Council  |  Current Position: Organisational Development Manager
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 15 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

Roma O\'Callaghan

Council/Organisation: Yarra City Council  |  Current Position: Manager People & Organisation Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 25 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Leadership Principles

Bruce Rendall

Council/Organisation: City of Greater Dandenong  |  Current Position: Manager City Improvement
Length of association with Local Government Sector: Since June 1995

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused,

Terri Rowe

Council/Organisation: Hobsons Bay City Council  |  Current Position: Manager, Human Performance
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 18 months

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills,

Lillian Santoro-Woolmer

Council/Organisation: Maribyrnong City Council  |  Current Position: Coordinator, Economic Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 6 Years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to manage change, Community focused, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Josie Scarfo-Williams

Council/Organisation: Brimbank City Council  |  Current Position: Manager People & Culture
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 2 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

Rose Simon

Council/Organisation: Greater Shepparton City Council  |  Current Position: Managed Aged and Children\'s Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 12 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Lynne Smith

Council/Organisation: City of Melbourne  |  Current Position: Maternal & Child health Nurse/ Clinical Support Nurse
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 3 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Anthony Smith

Council/Organisation: Moonee Valley City Council  |  Current Position: Director Corporate Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 22 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to leverage diversity, Ability to think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Lisa Speirs

Council/Organisation: City Of Casey  |  Current Position: Team Leader Community Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 7 years directly 27 years indirectly

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to think creatively, Ability to develop others, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Community focused, Ability to manage conflict,

Lisa Thomas-Bates

Council/Organisation: Moreland City Council  |  Current Position: Co-ordinator Governance
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 21 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills,

Oliver Vido

Council/Organisation: City of Greater Dandenong  |  Current Position: Manager Operations
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 4.5 Years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

Phil Warner

Council/Organisation: City of Whitehorse  |  Current Position: General Manager Infrastructure
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 37 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Knowledge of Local Government,