Uralla Shire Council Appoints New General Manager

Published on 15 April 2020

Uralla Shire Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Jessep as the new General Manager.

Uralla Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Michael Pearce has today announced the appointment after a rigorous and competitive selection process.

“I am pleased to welcome Kate to Uralla Shire and we are absolutely delighted to have recruited a leader with Kate’s experience to join us at what is a challenging time for our community,” Mayor Pearce said.

Mayor Pearce added that Council were highly impressed with her passion for working within local communities and commitment to driving change.

Kate has extensive experience working in multiple levels of government in Australia and the private sector with an exceptional record of leadership at councils in Victoria and South Australia.

“I am excited to have been appointed as the General Manager Uralla Shire Council.  I’m enthusiastic about working with the Mayor, Councillors and staff to deliver services to the community in the most effective and efficient way possible,” she said.

Kate added that her “aim as General Manager will be to drive growth and enhance the liveability of the community.  This needs to be an ongoing focus as the Shire recovers from the recent challenges of drought, bushfire and also the current pandemic we are all living through.”

Kate will commence in the role in early July.

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For further Information please contact Council I Phone 02 6778 6300 I Email council@uralla.nsw.gov.au

 

 

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