CEO and organisational structure

Find out about our CEO, Executive Team and corporate structure.

Executive Team

The City's Chief Executive Officer, along with the Executive Team and staff, is responsible for implementing the decisions of Council and providing a range of services. The Executive Team consists of four Executive Directors who oversee the following directorates:

Corporate structure

For more information on the City of Armadale's directorates and departments, please refer to the City's Organisational chart below.

City of Armadale Organisational chart

CEO Joanne Abbiss

CEO Joanne Abbiss

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides leadership to the organisation, is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the City of Armadale, and directly oversees the following key areas:

  • City Legal - Governance, Procurement and Internal Audit

  • Economic Development and Tourism

  • Human Resources

  • Marketing and Communications

  • Mayor’s Office and Councillor Services

Executive Director Jason Lyon

Executive Director, Jason Lyon

The Corporate Services Directorate is responsible for the following areas:

  • Financial Management

  • Information and Communication Technology

  • Corporate Strategy and Project Management

  • Rating

  • Customer Service and Information Management

Executive Director Paul Sanders

Executive Director, Paul Sanders

The Development Services Directorate is responsible for the following areas:

  • Planning and development

  • Town Planning Schemes

  • Land use

  • Building and health control

  • Noise control

  • Immunisation

  • Signage

Executive Director Matthew Southern

Executive Director, Matthew Southern

The Technical Services Directorate is responsible for the following areas:

  • Support services

  • Maintenance of Council assets

  • Composting and landfill

  • Waste and recycling collections

  • Environment, parks and reserves

  • Roads, footpaths and drainage

  • Building maintenance

Executive Director Suzette van Aswegen

Executive Director, Suzette van Aswegen

The Community Services Directorate is responsible for the following areas:

  • Community development and events

  • Recreation and leisure

  • Library and Heritage Services

  • Museums

  • Fire and Emergency Services

  • Rangers

  • Armadale Aquatic Centre

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