Mentor Register

Helen Anstis

Council/Organisation: Baw Baw Shire Council  |  Current Position: CEO
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

Anthony Basford

Council/Organisation: Kingston City Council  |  Current Position: Manager Family Youth and Chidren\'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 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

Roni Beauchamp

Council/Organisation: Moonee Valley City Council  |  Current Position: Manager Environmental and Economic Development
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, 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

Pauline Bennett

Council/Organisation: Whitehorse City Council  |  Current Position: Manager Organisation Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 11 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 manage change, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Glen Bernoth

Council/Organisation: Corangamite Shire  |  Current Position: Manager Community Relations
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 2.5 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, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Evan Boloutis

Council/Organisation: City of Boroondara  |  Current Position: Manager Engioneering and Traffic
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, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

Rick Bottiglieri

Council/Organisation: Moonee Valley City Council  |  Current Position: Corporate Systems Coordinator
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 7 Years

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

Stephen Cooper

Council/Organisation: Hobsons Bay City Council  |  Current Position: Manager Governance and Communication
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 32 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Ability to leverage diversity, Knowledge of Local Government, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict,

Tania Crosbie

Council/Organisation: Sustainability at Work  |  Current Position: Director
Length of association with Local Government Sector: Consulted over 15 years to different councils

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

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

Nerida Dye

Council/Organisation: Gannawarra Shire Council  |  Current Position: Library, Arts & Culture Manager
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 14 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Ability to think creatively, Ability to develop others, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, 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,

Ron Exiner

Council/Organisation: Victorian Local Governance Association  |  Current Position: Policy Officer
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 26 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 manage change, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

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 Darebin  |  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: City of Boroondara  |  Current Position: Executive Manager Communications and Community Engagement
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 13 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, Problem solving skills, Ability to manage projects, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Political awareness,

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

Anne Holmes

Council/Organisation: City of Boroondara  |  Current Position: Manager Library Services & Volunteer Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 33 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to build relationships, 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, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance,

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,

Heather Johnson

Council/Organisation: Bayside City Council  |  Current Position: Director
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 5 yrs

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, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills, Leadership Principles

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

Ilias Kostopoulos

Council/Organisation: Whitehorse City Council  |  Current Position: Manager City Works
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 19 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, 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,

Janet Lawson

Council/Organisation: City of Stonnington  |  Current Position: Manager HROD
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 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, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

Justine Linley

Council/Organisation: Northern Grampians Shire Council  |  Current Position: Chief Executive Officer
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 think creatively, Knowledge of Local Government, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Political awareness, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

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

Pauline Magee

Council/Organisation: Moreland City Council  |  Current Position: Unit Manager Citizens Service
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 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,

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

Gary Mawby

Council/Organisation: Towong Shire Council  |  Current Position: Director Technical Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 36 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, Knowledge of good governance,

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

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

Bill Morrison

Council/Organisation: Whitehorse  |  Current Position: Manager Arts & Recreation Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 18 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Ability to develop others, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

Joanne Mulcahy

Council/Organisation: City of Yarra.  |  Current Position: Executive Manager Communications and Customer Service
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 17 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

Phillip Priest

Council/Organisation: Moreland City Council  |  Current Position: Manager Urban Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 21 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

Bruce Rendall

Council/Organisation: City of Greater Dandenong  |  Current Position: Director Engineering
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,

Robyn Rudge

Council/Organisation: Gannawarra Shire Council  |  Current Position: Director Corporate and Customer Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 2 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 think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Knowledge of good governance, Ability to manage conflict,

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,

Ruth Tai

Council/Organisation: Rural City of Wangaratta  |  Current Position: Director Community Wellbeing
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, Ability to develop others, Decision making skills, Ability to think strategically, Ability to improve processes, Ability to manage change, Community focused, Ability to manage conflict, Time management skills,

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,

Dale Thornton

Council/Organisation: Shire Of Macedon Ranges  |  Current Position: Director Assets and Operations
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 13 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Interpersonal skills, Ability to manage projects, Knowledge of Local Government,

Michael Tonta

Council/Organisation: City of Whittlesea  |  Current Position: Manager Civic Administration
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 18 years

Mentoring Competencies:
Problem solving skills, 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, Political awareness, Community focused, Knowledge of good governance,

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,

Linda Weatherson

Council/Organisation: City of Melbourne  |  Current Position: Director Community Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 26 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

Terry Wilkinson

Council/Organisation: Whitehorse City Council  |  Current Position: General Manager Human Services
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 15 years

Mentoring Competencies:
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, Ability to manage conflict, Leadership Principles

Trish Winterling

Council/Organisation: Knox City Council  |  Current Position: Coordinator People Development
Length of association with Local Government Sector: 17 years

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