Outstanding careers at executive level in large and small organisations have endowed our core consulting team with enviable reputations for succeeding in all manner of demanding environments and successfully taking on challenging projects that others prefer to avoid.
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GARY KELLAR PSM
After a long and fulfilling career in local government Gary has established a successful Consultancy, whereby he continues to pursue his abiding interest in helping managers implement continuous improvement in their organisations. This interest is now pursued on a wider canvass including other levels of Government as well as the Private Sector. Although still strongly focused on local government Gary now enjoys a variety of work involving such areas as Governance, Strategy, Operational Effectiveness, Systems Reviews, Business Planning and Executive Mentoring and Development.
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After twenty-six years as chief executive officer of Queensland’s third largest local government, Logan City, Gary’s transition to consultancy brings with it a significant history of academic and professional achievement.
Recent projects include reviewing organisational governance arrangements and Council/Executive relationships, improving effectiveness in executive leadership team dynamics and whole of organisation services reviews, as well as conducting operational efficiency audits and assisting with the development of strategic workforce plans and long term resourcing strategies.
The following CV illustrates the depth of knowledge and experience available to clients from this all-round executive.
Qualifications:
- Master of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business (Public Administration)
- Diploma – Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Justice of the Peace (Queensland)
Honours & Awards:
- Public Service Medal (Order of Australia Awards – Australia Day 1995)
- Centenary of Federation Medal 2001
- Local Government Manager of the Year 2002
Memberships:
- Fellow of Local Government Managers Australia (Merit)
- Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration Australia;
- Member of the International City Management Association;
- Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Directorships/Board Roles:
- Member of the Interim Management Committee (Assisting the Interim Administrator) Logan City Council (July 2019 – March 2020)
- Board Member and Company Secretary – i3 Asia Pacific Pty Ltd (Board Member: 2008-2016; Company Secretary 2010-2016)
- Board Member – Morrison Low Consultants Pty Ltd (2006-2010)
- Board Member – Logan Institute of T.A.F.E. (2002-2006)
- Board Member – Logan City Enterprises (2001-2005)
- Board Member and Hon. Treasurer – Logan West Community Centre Inc. (1987- 1997)
- Board Member – Regional Galleries Association of Queensland Inc. (1993-1996)
Skills and Attributes:
People orientated skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Collaboration and team building focus
- Experienced leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
- Relationship building and networking
- Effective negotiation and mediation
- Cultural sensitivity
Professional skills
- Strong analytical and logic skills
- High quality written and oral communication
- High organising and task execution skills
- Effective project planning and management
Technical skills
- Corporate Governance – incl. Risk management and internal control
- Organisational and business process analysis and design
- Strategic and tactical planning
- Management systems design and evaluation
- Operational effectiveness review
- Performance management systems and facilitation
Personal attributes
- Creative thinker
- Solutions oriented
- Positive and optimistic
- Initiative
- Client focused
- Flexible and adaptable in change environments
- Persistent in the face of adversity
- Strong ethical beliefs
Career History:
- Consultant (19 Years to Current):
- C.E.O. Logan City Council, Queensland (26 Years)”
- Queensland Department of Local Government (15 years)
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GRAHAM WEBB PSM
Graham is a well-respected and experienced Senior Executive with over 35 years’ rewarding service as a local government CEO and senior executive in Public Sector organisations. His most recent roles as Policy Adviser to the Queensland Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience and Director of Regional Development with the Queensland Government Coordinator-General’s Office illustrate Graham’s strong orientation toward strategic leadership roles.
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With a significant background in managing change in challenging environments – such as his term as Administrator of the former Johnstone Shire Council and then Chair of the Local Transition Committee for the amalgamation of the Johnstone and Cardwell Shires -Graham has a strong record of inclusive and inspirational leadership. His involvement in assisting capacity building in the management of Indigenous Councils in Queensland and his close involvement in natural disaster recovery initiatives demonstrates his keen affinity with the grassroots community impact of public policy and programs.
Graham is now looking to apply his expertise to the wider field of management consulting and project support. His enthusiasm and energy enables him to tackle the most complex of strategic and operational assignments with the skill and acumen.
Qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma of Management
- Diploma in Local Government Management
- Certificate as Local Government Auditor
- Certificate as Local Government Clerk (Qld)
- Commissioner for Declarations (Queensland)
Honours & Awards:
- Public Service Medal, Australia Day Honours 1997– ‘Contribution to Local Government and the Burdekin’
- QLD State Government Certificate of Appreciation – ‘Outstanding Contribution to Johnstone Shire 2008’
- Life Membership of the Local Government Managers Association Australia (in the QLD Division) in 2001
- Australia Day Community Event Award for Leadership of the Sydney Australia 2000 Olympic Torch Relays
- Life Membership- Friends of the Burdekin Theatre, Ayr in 2012
Memberships:
- Fellow of Local Government Managers Australia (Life)
- Queensland Rostrum, Public Speaking – Current member Brisbane West Club 17; Former member Burdekin Club 18 – 20 years
- Foundation Member Burdekin Roadrunners and Walkers Club (Member2002-2008)
Board Experience:
- Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, Central Highlands Regional Council (December 2018 – current)
- Independent Member, Audit and Risk Committee, Whitsunday regional Council (August 2017 – current)
- Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, Lockyer Valley regional Council (July 2014 – July 2018)
- Board Member LGMA (Qld) 1987-1998
- President LGMA (Qld) 1997/98
- Board Member LGMA (Federal Council) 1997/98
- Board Member of Burdekin Community Association Inc (2004- 2008)
- Board Member Burdekin Mental Health Foundation (2006-2008)
Skills and Attributes:
People orientated skills
- Commitment to a philosophy of Fair Play
- Respect for all
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Empowering people to “speak up” and contribute to decision making
- Relationship building and networking
- Willingness to engage with people and communities on all levels including with difficult issues
Professional skills
- High quality written and oral communication
- Strong analytical and logic skills
- High organising and task execution skills
- Effective project planning and management
Technical skills
- Government Strategy
- Change Management
- De-amalgamation
- Strategy Development
- Leadership & Coaching
- Infrastructure Planning
- Community Engagement
- Projects & Management
- Public Policy & Analysis
- Sustainability Planning
- Reviews of Regulation
- Disaster Management
Personal attributes
- Solutions focused contributor to debate, negotiations and decision making
- Honesty, integrity and consideration for individuals
- Thoughtful and deliberative in formulating opinions
- Positive and optimistic in outlook
- Communicative and receptive to the opinion of others
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations and circumstances
Career History:
- Consultant (July 2013 – present)
- Acting Chief Executive Officer, Isaac Regional Council (January – August 2015)
- Policy Adviser to Hon. D. Crisafulli, Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and resilience (May 2012-Apr. 2013)
- Director, Regional Development, Office of the Coordinator General (Mar.2011- May 2012)
- Project Manager, Regional Development, Office of the Coordinator General (Sept. 20110 – Mar. 2011)
- Manager,SpecialistProjects, Department of Infrastructure and Planning (Jan. 2010 – Sept. 2010)
- Member, Queensland Indigenous Council Taskforce (Jul. 2009 – Nov. 2009)
- Contractor- Community Recovery, Families and Community Services Department, Brisbane City Council (Nov. 2008 – Feb. 2009)
- Chair, Local Amalgamation Transition Committee –Johnstone/Cardwell (Feb. 2007- Mar. 2008)
- Administrator, Johnstone Shire Council (Feb. 2007- Mar. 2008)
- Chief Executive Officer, Burdekin Shire Council,Queensland (Dec. 1992 – Jul. 2006)
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David Broyd
David is an experienced local government manager and planner with over 30 years in planning and management, 20 years at senior management and executive levels in NSW local government. David has a deep and broad knowledge of planning legislation, systems and practices and of the political environments in which they operate at both state and local levels.
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David is also familiar with Queensland Planning legislation and development assessment processes having assisted with a development assessment process review at Central Highlands Regional Council.
He has first-hand experience in directing the preparation of Local Planning Strategies, Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans, local policies etc; As a consultant, David is skilled in providing advice, facilitation and review of business processes and systems, including Development Assessment and Approval processes and systems to enable continuous improvement.
Among his recognitions David holds the status of Life Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia.
David has experience in conducting reviews and investigations, requiring engagement with complainants and witnesses to secure a reliable evidence base for the conclusions drawn and has extensive experience in researching complaints associated with local government planning functions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Urban and Regional Planning:-
- Council of National Academic Awards, (United Kingdom) at Lanchester Polytechnic, Coventry, England -1975.
- Awarded 2 Units in the Postgraduate Diploma in Local Government Management:-
- Local Government Centre, University of Technology, Sydney.
- Completed research project “Ecologically Sustainable Development – what does it mean for Local Government?” (September 2001). This was undertaken as a result of being awarded the Stephen Ward Annual Scholarship by the NSW Local Government and Shires Association.
- Fellow of the Royal Australian Planning Institute – Awarded November 1997.
Skills and Attributes:
- A strong team player with emphasis on staff engagement
- An effective co-ordinator
- A shaper and implementer
- Brings “drive “to a team
- Strong and demonstrated reputation for integrity and professionalism.
- Strongly results orientated and seek to facilitate positive outcomes, rather than being process driven (My Enneagram result was “Achiever”).
- Strength in negotiation.
- Values, practices and articulate strong positions on planning matters, areas that are frequently highly politicised and conflict ridden.
- Strongly motivated to support planning as a profession to better respond to economic, social and environmental needs and to demonstrate its high-level value to local communities
Career History:
- Consultant (April 2012 to present)
- Port Stephens Council (April 2006 to April 2012) : Group Manager Integrated Planning and Environmental Services
- David Broyd Consulting Services Pty Ltd (October 2005 to April 2006)
- Wollongong City Council (November 2003 to July 2005): Director – Environment and Planning.
- Tweed Shire Council ( May 1991 to November 2003): Director of Development Services
- Wollongong City Council:
- Manager Planning – August 1989 to May 1991
- Acting Manager – Planning – July 1989 to August 1989
- Assistant City Planner – Strategic Planning – February 1982 to July 1989
