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Executive

Sue Wilkinson is Yarra City Council's Chief Executive Officer.

Chief Executive Officer

Sue Wilkinson – Yarra’s CEO is responsible for:

  • Implementation of Council’s strategic strategies and policies
  • Providing strategic advice to Council
  • Day-to-day management of operations
  • Developing and implementing a Staff Code of Conduct [ PDF, 259.35 KB] for Council employees.

The CEO leads an Executive Management Team, including four General Managers, and around 900 Council Officers.

Our organisation

Yarra City Council is divided into four divisions, each run by a General Manager. The divisions and responsibilities at Yarra are:

Ms Mary Osman, General Manager Sustainability and Strategy

  • Sustainability
  • Strategic Transport
  • Statutory Planning
  • City Strategy
  • Parking and Compliance

Mr Sam Hewett, General Manager Infrastructure and Environment

  • City Works
  • Building and Asset Management
  • Infrastructure, Traffic and Civil Engineering
  • Property Services
  • Recreation and Leisure

Ms Brooke Colbert, General Manager Community Strengthening

  • Aging, Equity and Community Development
  • Family, Youth and Children Services
  • Arts, Libraries and Events
  • Strategic Communications and Engagement
  • Advocacy
  • Victoria Street Revitalisation Project

Mr Matt Balfe, General Manager Corporate Services

  • Governance and Integrity
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Information Officer
  • People and Culture
  • Customer Experience
  • Business Transformation

View our Organisational Chart [ PDF, 87.62 KB] .

For more information, call Yarra City Council on 03 9205 5555 or email [email protected].