Division 7 Map
Gary is a first term Councillor for Division 7, which covers Norville, Svensson Heights, Kensington, Branyan(Parklands), Kentucky Bluegrass and parts of Thabeban. Gary and his wife Elaine have two children and five grandchildren and have lived in Bundaberg since 1992.
Gary’s work career as Principal of Norville State School (1992- 2009), as Chairperson/Board member of the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service Board (2012-2017) and as a small business owner of Baffle Retreat BnB (2010-2019), has enabled him to build a range of networks and positive relationships in the Bundaberg Region.
His community involvement has been varied and has included being a Rotarian (1992-2019), a volunteer and Board member of the Partners in Care Together Foundation (Wide Bay Hospital’s Foundation), a workshop facilitator for the Roadsafety Youth Awareness Program and an Ambassadorial Speaker of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Gary believes he has the ability, the motivation and the attitudes to be an effective Councillor and to be able to “Make a Difference” in the Bundaberg Region...a region that is a great place to live...to work...to play and...to invest.
Register of Interests - Cr Gary Kirk(PDF, 197KB)