CEO & the Executive Team

 

Nathan has more than 20 years’ experience across both public and private sectors (including Interstate). His business acumen, passion and strong negotiation skills are essential in securing long-term growth and legacy opportunities for the City of Kalamunda and its communities. He strives for the best outcomes by driving high-performing teams and embedding positive workplace culture – with a definitive strength in strategy, policy, planning and project delivery.

Nathan is a highly experienced professional with a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework. Nathan holds passion for business improvement and creating highly functional places for the community. His commitment to excellence at every stage is evidenced through his outstanding outcomes and his leadership approach. 

Nathan began his career at the Shire of Toodyay as a Planning Officer in 2003. He has worked at the City of Swan, private consultancy, Development WA (State Government) and Penrith City Council (NSW) before commencing at the City of Kalamunda in 2023. Nathan holds numerous following qualifications and professional memberships, including Bachelor of Environmental Studies, CERT IV in Project Management (specialising in Property Development), Post Graduate qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning; Environmental Science, and an MBA. 

Nathan’s substantive position is the Director Development Services for the City of Kalamunda. 

Gary holds a Bachelor of Economics and is a member of the Local Government Professionals

The function of Corporate Services is to coordinate internal corporate services provision and functions to the organisation and deliver external service relevant to economic development, tourism and culture the arts and library services.

Responsibilities include:

• Financial Services
  including Rates; Purchasing and Procurement; Accounts Payable and Receivable; Accounting and Payroll
  
• Corporate Information & Technology
  including IT; GIS; Records
• Internal Audit
  

Sinead holds a Master of Professional Engineering (Civil Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering Specialisation, Second Major Integrated Design) and Master of Business Administration. She is an active member of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) and is the current chair of the Young IPWEA committee. Sinead was awarded the Winner of the Young IPWEA Emerging Leader Award WA in 2020, in recognition of her positive influence to industry and community.

The function of Asset Services is to manage physical and natural assets under the control of the City. Types of assets include roads, drainage, footpaths, buildings, parks and natural areas.

Responsibilities include:

• Asset Planning
• Capital Works Project Delivery
• Assets Maintenance
• Parks and Natural Environment
• Waste and Fleet Services

Responsibilities include:

• Community Development
  including Recreation Facilities & Services; Library Services; Community Services - Senior & Disability Services; Youth Services
• Community Safety and Environmental Health Services including Emergency Management, Fire Prevention and Ranger Services.
• Customer & Public Relations
  including Customer & Public Relations; Functions; Arts Gallery & Events
• Economic, Land & Property Services including Economic Development, Tourism, and Land & Property Services.

The function of Development Services is to oversee urban and regional planning processes and assess developments to meet statutory requirements while ensuring high quality-built form outcomes for the City of Kalamunda. The area also manages strategic land use planning, building, development compliance and regulatory services.

Brett holds a Bachelor of Engineering, Masters in Business Administration and is a graduate from the Advanced Management Program from Melbourne Business School. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a member of Local Government Professionals.

In his role, Brett oversees special projects that sit outside of the City's 'business as usual' asset delivery program.