MILDURA Rural City Council has appointed experienced local government executive Philip Shanahan as interim chief executive following his endorsement at last week’s ordinary council meeting.
Mr Shanahan will start in the interim role on May 25 and will remain until early August, or earlier if the council’s new chief executive is able to start before then.
Mildura Mayor Jason Modica said Mr Shanahan would bring a wealth of local government experience as chief executive of rural and metropolitan councils including Portland, Broadmeadows, Maribyrnong and Darebin.
He has also previously served in interim positions.
“Philip has more than 30 years’ experience in senior state and local government positions and is perfectly suited to lead Mildura Rural City Council during this interim period,” Cr Modica said.
“He is also familiar with our organisation and our region, having helped in previous CEO recruitment and performance review processes, making him the ideal person to guide us through this transition process.”
The council’s current chief Sarah Philpott will formally finish on Friday, May 28 before starting as chief executive with the City of Mount Gambier.
Recruitment of a new Mildura chief executive is now under way and the position being advertised nationally.
