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Executive Team

The Central Desert Regional Council has three directorates reporting to the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.  The directorates and services they deliver are listed below. 

Chief Executive Officer

Diane HoodDiane Hood

diane.hood@centraldesert.nt.gov.au
Ph: (08) 8958 9530

Responsible for:

  • Overall management
  • Untied Revenue
  • Risk Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Work Health and Safety

 

Corporate Services

 Leslie MandaLeslie Manda

leslie.manda@centraldesert.nt.gov.au
Ph: (08) 8958 9531

Responsible for:

  • Financial Management
  • Assets Management
  • Local Authority Administration
  • Governance
  • Communications
  • Business Support Services
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Facilities

Council Services 

Geoff HoodGeoff Hood

geoff.hood@centraldesert.nt.gov.au

Ph: (08) 8958 9533 

Responsible for:

  • Municipal Services
  • Cemetry Management
  • Waste Management
  • Capital Works
  • Fleet and Plant
  • Roads
  • Traffic Management

Community Services

Pip ParsonsonPip Parsonson

pip.parsonson@centraldesert.nt.gov.au

Ph: (08) 8958 9527

Responsible for:

  • Aged and Disability Care
  • Community Safety Program
  • Sport and Recreation
  • Early Education
  • Playgroup
  • Library Services
  • Community Development Program (CDP)

 

  

Remote Municipal Services

Sascha McKell - Regional Services Manager West

Sascha.McKell@centraldesert.nt.gov.au
Ph: (08) 8958 9553
 

 

Matthew Wharton - Regional Services Manager East

Matthew.Wharton@centraldesert.nt.gov.au
Ph: (08) 8958 9537

  

Responsible for:

  • Waste Management
  • Cemeteries
  • Works Depot
  • Parks, Sports Grounds and Open Spaces
  • Weed Control and Fire Hazard Reduction
  • Animal Management
  • Outstations
  • Contract Services (eg Airstrips, Post Officer, Essential Services)