David Tuxford (General Manager)

Our General Manager handles:

• Day-to-day operations of the council.

• Implementation of the council's strategic plans and objectives.

• Delivery of services and infrastructure to the Georges River community.

• Management of council staff.

• Council's financial management.

• City advocacy, marketing and brand promotion.

• Communication and reputation management.

• Legal services.

Joseph Hill (Director Environment and Planning)

This directorate delivers a range of services to manage our built environment. The Environment and Planning business units are:

Development and Building 

• Pre lodgement service for development applications. These include DA, Mod or Review and Complying Development Certificates.

• Advice and assessment on urban design, drainage, stormwater, traffic, landscaping, and tree issues.

• Assessment and determination of development applications, complying development, construction certificates, occupation certificates and building information certificates.

Environment Health and Regulatory Services 

• Compliance and regulatory program relating to parking patrols, animal management, abandoned vehicles, illegal land uses, unauthorised building works, non-compliance with approvals and unauthorised works to trees located on private land.

• Swimming pool and fire safety program.

• Management of the waste services.

• Environmental management and sustainability programs.

• Food premises and public health inspection program.

Strategic Planning 

• Strategic direction and policy framework developed in relation to land uses, built form, public spaces, and the environment.

• Assessment of planning proposals.

• Manage the development contributions framework.

• Plans of Management and Master Plans for the parks and reserves.

• Oversee heritage program.

Bryce Spelta (Director Assets and Infrastructure)

Assets and Infrastructure look after the infrastructure asset portfolio. This includes an extensive road, footpath, kerb, and gutter network. Over 280 parks and reserves across 440 hectares and 27,000 street and public trees. Plus underground stormwater assets and several Council owned buildings. These assets need planned maintenance, renewal, and upgrades.

The Assets and Infrastructure Directorate contains four business units:

City Operational Services

• Maintenance service delivery across the local government area.

City Technical Services

• Delivery of the current capital works program across Council. 

Assets and Traffic

• Planning arm of the directorate and is structured into the four asset categories. Stormwater, Buildings, Roads and Space.

• Delivers the Strategic Asset Management Plan, the 10-year Capital Plan, Grant Funding opportunities and Specific Management Plans.

• Deliver effective maintenance and capital programs for each asset class.

Danielle Parker (Director Business and Corporate Services)

Business and Corporate Services fulfils a range of administrative roles to support Council.

The Business and Corporate Services business units are:
Finance

• Accounts payable and receivable.

• Collects rates and revenue.

• Supports procurement across Council.

People and Culture

• Provides performance excellence framework for Council employees.

• Undertakes recruitment and selection.

• Supports payroll, work, health and safety and leadership development.

 Information Management Technology 

• Provides helpdesk support to council employees.

• Ensures appropriate records management, information security, data governance and reporting.

• Implements and supports new systems and hardware.

 Governance and Risk Management

• Creates and enforces code of conduct within Council.

• Provides Council support with legislation, government information (public access) act (GIPA act), fraud and corruption control, insurance claims and business continuity plans.

 Commercial Property

• Acquires new properties as required.

• Disposes of surplus properties.

• Manages commercial car parks. Also handles the leasing and licensing of operational land and commercial properties.

Kristie Dodd (Director Community and Culture)

This directorate works with the community to ensure it is socially and culturally connected. Providing diverse and vibrant programs, services, engagement opportunities and facilities. The team brings communities together and supports their informational needs.

The Community and Culture Directorate contains three business units:
City Life 

• The Customer Experience team provide timely and accurate information to the community. They efficiently resolve enquiries and promote Council services and programs. 

• The Events and Sponsorship team provide opportunities for our diverse community to celebrate and engage through the delivery of events. This fosters a vibrant and harmonious community.

• The Community Property team manages the Council’s community properties. These are leased to different sporting and community organisations. 

• The Programming and Operations team manage the hiring of the Council’s community centres and venues.

Cultural Engagement and Library Services 

• The Library Services team provide welcoming locations to support the informational, cultural, recreational, and educational needs of our community. The team manages Council’s local studies, place naming, and historical markers programs.

• Our Cultural Services team runs the Hurstville Museum & Gallery and manages public art for the community. They create temporary and travelling exhibitions. They also offer education programs and cultural events for the public.

Community and Early Learning Services 

• The Community Capacity Building team provide a wide array of services. These include community reference groups, grants, and advocacy for our diverse community. The team lead Council’s advocacy for child protection, youth, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, social justice, multicultural and diversity, and access and inclusion.

• The Early Learning Services team helps children get ready for school and supports kids with extra needs. They provide care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.