Organisation structure

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The organisation structure at Darebin City Council is headed by the Chief Executive Officer.

The Executive Team comprises the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and four General Managers. The Executive Team plans, coordinates and monitors the progress of Council’s goals and strategic direction.

The General Managers are accountable to the CEO for effective and efficient management of their portfolios and the delivery of the Council Plan.

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Anne Howard
Chief Executive Officer		 Vanessa Petrie
General Manager, 
City Sustainability 
 and Strategy		 Rachel Ollivier
General Manager, 
Infrastructure and 
 Operations
 Nina Cullen
General Manager,
Community Life		 Caroline Buisson
General Manager,
Customer and Corporate		 Enna Giampiccolo
Executive Manager,
Governance and
Communications

City Sustainability and Strategy

City Development
Manager, Chad Griffiths

  • Health Protection
  • Statutory Planning
  • Building
  • Customer and Business Services

City Futures
Manager, Meagan Merritt

  • City Design
  • Strategic Planning
  • Economic Development
  • Climate and Environment

City Safety and Compliance
Manager, Michael Papathanasiou

  • Civic Compliance 
  • Local Laws
  • Traffic Enforcement

Transport
Manager, Craig Cinquegrana (Interim)

  • Transport Policy
  • Transport Engineering
  • School Crossings Supervision

Infrastructure and Operations

Property and Facilities
Manager, Estee Hulley (Interim)

  • Property Services
  • Property Development
  • Facilities Management
  • Civic Services

Assets and Capital
Manager, Lee McKenzie

  • Development and Capital Delivery
  • Asset Strategy
  • EPMO

Operations and Waste
Manager, Keith McKellar

  • Waste Services and DRRC
  • Operations Management
  • Infrastructure and Fleet Maintenance
  • Integrated Water and Specialist Environmental Services
  • Contaminated Land

Natural and Civic Spaces
Manager, Michael Pogemiller

  • Park Operations
  • Natural Environment and Partnerships
  • City Amenity
  • Recreation and Leisure

Community Life

Supported and Connected Living
Manager, Jeanne Poustie

  • Service Projects
  • Social and Independent Living
  • Care and Connection
  • Home Support Services

Aboriginal Partnerships, Inclusion and Arts
Manager, Ilz Aslan (Interim)

  • Aboriginal Partnerships
  • Equity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
  • Festivals and Events
  • Art Collections and Marketing
  • Performing Arts Precincts

Community Places and Programs
Manager, Melanie McCarten

  • Libraries
  • Community Development
  • Bundoora Park Farm
  • Community Hubs
  • Reservoir Leisure Centre

Children, Youth and Families
Manager, Jo Smale

  • Children’s Services
  • Family Services
  • Youth Services
  • Sector Strategy and Initiatives
  • Child Safety

Customer and Corporate

Customer and Corporate Performance
Manager, Lisa Wheelhouse

  • Customer Service
  • Customer Resolutions
  • Corporate Strategy and Performance
  • Customer Experience and Service Design

People and Culture
CPO, Alicia Schulz

  • Culture and Capability
  • Health, Safety and Wellbeing
  • People Partnering and Workplace Relations
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Payroll

Information and Digital Services
CIO, Christine Walsh

  • Enterprise Architecture and Data
  • Corporate Information
  • IT Operations
  • IT Projects
  • Digital Darebin Program

Finance
CFO, Srini Krishnan

  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Systems
  • Procurement and Contracts
  • Revenue

Governance and Communications

Governance and Risk
Head of, Emma Geier

  • Governance Services
  • Audit and Risk

Communications and Engagement
Head of, Carmel Ganino

  • Corporate Communications
  • Strategic Communications
  • Digital Communications
  • Community Engagement

Partnerships
Coordinator, Michele Burton

  • Community Grants
  • Grants Management
  • Advisory Committee Support
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