Leadership & Structure

Organisation Structure

Council's directorates are led by the executive management team, consisting of the General Manager and Directors.

The executive management team are responsible for managing the implementation of Council’s decisions.

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Executive Team

Peter Thompson - General Manager

Governance

General Manager, Peter Thompson

Key responsibilities include: Executive and Councillor Support; Audit, Risk and Governance; Major Projects and Airport.

Carolyn Rodney - Chief Financial Officer

Governance

Chief Financial Officer, Carolyn Rodney

Key responsibilities include: Management Accounting & Payroll, Financial Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Procurement.

Scott Gray - Chief Operating Officer

Governance

Chief Operating Officer, Scott Gray

Key responsibilities include: Executive Support, Corporate Governance & Performance, Communications & Engagement, Information Technology, Records Management, Strategic Asset Management.

Fiona Piltz

Economy, Business & Workforce

Director Economy, Business & Workforce, Fiona Piltz 

Key responsibilities include: People & Culture, City Business, City Growth & Regional Assets, Land & Property.

Christine Priest - Director Community & Environment

Community & Environment

Director Community Services, Christine Priest

Key responsibilities include: Community Services, Environmental Services, Customer Service.

Phil McMurray - Director Strategy & Projects

Infrastructure Services

Director Infrastructure Services, Henry Pavitt

Key responsibilities include: Civil Operations, Sewer & Stormwater, Parks & Reserves, Plant, Fleet & Buildings, Engineering Design Services, Infrastructure Technical Services.

Julie Costa - Director Planning & Regulatory Services

Planning & Regulatory Services

Director Planning & Regulatory Service, Julie Costa

Key responsibilities include: Regulatory City Compliance Services, City Planning & Development, Strategic Planning & Contributions, Subdivisions and Flood Management.

The three tiers of government: Federal, State & Local

Federal : Decisions affect all Australians (national economy, defence etc.)
State : Decisions affect each State only (education, Police Force etc.)
Local : Decisions affect each local area only (local roads, libraries, garbage services, parks & gardens, drainage etc.).

Federal Government Member

Michael McCormack

Michael McCormack MP

Member for Riverina
Federal Member for Riverina
Suite 2/11-15 Fitzmaurice Street
WAGGA WAGGA  NSW  2650
Telephone:  02 6921 4600
Email: michael.mccormack.mp@aph.gov.au
Website: www.michaelmccormack.com.au

State Government Member

Dr Joe McGirr

Dr Joe McGirr MP

Member for Wagga Wagga
64 Baylis Street
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
Email: waggawagga@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Last Updated: 15/04/2026