Executive team
The Executive Leadership Team operates under the direction of Chief Executive Officer Rob Williams. The team members bring enthusiasm, expertise and experience to their roles which oversee every aspect of Council's operation across the Bundaberg Region.
Rob Williams
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Rob has been a Local Government Senior Manager since 1994. This experience has been gained both in New Zealand serving the communities of Wellington City, Kapiti Coast, Taupo District, the Thames-Coromandel District and Australia with Narrabri Shire, NSW before joining Bundaberg Regional Council as Chief Executive Officer.
As a Chartered Engineer of the Institution of Civil Engineers, UK, Rob has nearly 40 years of professional management experience including the successful completion of a wide range of infrastructure and community related projects in both the private and public sector.
Gavin Steele
Position: General Manager - Community and Environment
Gavin has over 25 years’ experience as a senior manager and executive in Queensland Local and State Government having worked for Brisbane City Council, Rockhampton City Council, Rockhampton Regional Council and Goprint.
Gavin has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health), Graduate Diploma (Local Government Management), Diploma (Australian Institute of Company Directors) and is presently undertaking an MBA through the local Central Queensland University.
Manager Infrastructure Services
Michael Ellery
Position: Group Manager - Development
Michael is an urban and regional planner with a drive for representing the regions. Having started as an administration trainee in 1992, Michael has had an extensive local government career with roles at Ipswich City and Fraser Coast Councils before commencing in his current role with the Bundaberg Regional Council. Michael is also a Registered Planner and has served for a number of years as the Planning Institute of Australia’s Branch Convenor for the Wide Bay Burnett region.
Michael heads up Council’s Development Group, which is responsible for land use planning and building matters. Apart from processing planning and building applications, the team also undertakes land use planning, policy development and regulatory enforcement. The team works with all parts of Council is to ensure that land use planning integrates with other planning including infrastructure, open space and finance.
Simon Muggeridge
Position: Chief Financial Officer
With over 20 years experience in Local Government, Simon is responsible for providing financial leadership in managing assets of more than $2.7 billion and an annual $300 million budget as well as managing frontline customer service. Simon oversees the Accounting, Payroll, Revenue and Customer Service functions within Council. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Graduate Diploma of Management and is a Certified Practising Accountant.
Manager Corporate Services
Kate McLean
Position: Director People and Performance
With diverse experience in Human Resources, general and executive management spanning over 20 years, Kate commenced her career in Local Government working with Burnett Shire then Roma Town Council. She then spent time raising a family while working in private business consultancy and healthcare before joining the Bundaberg Regional Council executive leadership team in 2022. As Director People and Performance, Kate oversees Human Resources, Learning and Organisational Development, Work Health and Safety, Business Systems Improvements and Cultural Development. Kate has a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management), Graduate Diploma of Management and a Graduate Certificate in Hospital and Healthcare Management.
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