Senior Staff

Council’s Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the actioning of Council’s decisions, supporting Council, organisational leadership, structure and performance as well as environmental, social and economic sustainability.

Responsible to the CEO are the Leadership Team who lead our Corporate, Economic, Community and Infrastructure and Development Divisions.

The CEO and Leadership Team support the Council in determining strategic direction for our Shire, and are responsible for ensuring that the organisation is meeting its obligations.

Interim Chief Executive Officer - CEO – PETER BASCOMB

Primary Functions: Shire Manager, Co-ordinate civic activities (including meeting processes), legislative compliance, policy development and public relations.

Delegations – Instrument of Delegation – General Manager – 2024

Executive Manager - Community and Governance - EMCG - Hodi Beauliv

Primary Functions: Provide ongoing high-level, strategic direction, management and coordination of the Governance  and Community Services Directorate to ensure delivery of the Directorate’s key objectives and the provision of high-quality services to the Balranald Community. This position is Coucnil’s nominated Public Officer in accordance with Section 343 of  the Local Government Act 1993.
Effective leadership and management of this department include the following functional areas;

Governance including

  • Human Resources & WHS
  • Risk Management
  • Corporate Planning (IP&R)
  • Communications
  • Avdvisory Committees

Community Services including

  • Bidgee Haven Retirement Hostel
  • Tourism and Business  Development Services
  • Library Services
  • Caravan Park
Address:
PO Box 120, Balranald NSW 2715
Phone:
03 5020 1300
Email:
council@balranald.nsw.gov.au
Chief Financial Officer – Edna Mendes

Primary Functions:  To lead the organisation in the delivery of financial management services through the development and implementation of strategies to deliver Council’s sustainability objectives. A key part of the role is to fulfil statutory responsibilities under the NSW Local Government Act and Regulation, including financial reporting and compliance.

The CFO role is also instrumental in assisting the elected Council in delivering the operational functions that support the Community Strategic Plan, by providing professional guidance in developing budgets and strategies aligned with Councils strategic direction.

Edna is the responsibhle Accounting Officer as defined in the NSW Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 including financial Statements, annual Local Government Grants Commission returns and operating statements.

Address:
PO Box 120, Balranald NSW 2715
Phone:
03 5020 1300
Email:
council@balranald.nsw.gov.au
general manager - craig bennett
Address:
PO Box 120, Balranald NSW 2715
Phone:
03 5020 1300
DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING SERVICES – DAVID MCKINLEY
Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services

Primary Functions:  To provide ongoing high-level leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination of the Infrastructure and Planning  Services Directorate to ensure the delivery of the Directorate’s key objectives and the provision of high-quality services to the Balranald community.

Infrastructure Operations, Parks & Recreation, Waste & Environment Services, Project Delivery, Water & Sewage Services, Development Services and Health &  Regulatory Services and Provide high level of engineering, design and technical advice in a timely manner to ensure the efficient delivery of works.

Address:
PO Box 120, Balranald NSW 2715
Phone:
03 5020 1300
Email:
council@balranald.nsw.gov.au