Each division has 2 to 5 departments that provide services and support to the local community. A general manager or a director is in charge of each division. The Executive Leadership Team is made up of the general managers, directors and the Chief Executive Officer. The CEO reports to the Council.

Meet the Executive Leadership Team

Portrait photograph of Chris Carroll

Chief Executive Officer

Chris Carroll

  • Organisational performance and development
  • Mayor and Councillor liaison
  • Governance and integrity
  • City administration
  • Leading organisational strategy and leadership
  • Supporting Mayor and Councillors 

City Development

Brian Tee, General Manager

  • Building and Planning Services
  • City Planning and Sustainability
  • Safety and Amenity
  • South Melbourne Market
Portrait photograph of Kylie Bennetts

Community Wellbeing

Kylie Bennetts, General Manager

  • Community Building and Inclusion
  • Community Services and Culture
  • Family, Youth and Children
  • Open Space, Recreation and Community Resilience
Portrait photograph of Robyn Borely

Governance and Performance

Robyn Borley, General Manager

  • Communications and Engagement
  • Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO)
  • Finance
  • Governance and Advocacy
  • Risk and Assurance

City Infrastructure

Simon Hill, Acting General Manager

  • Project Delivery
  • Property and Assets
  • Waste and City Maintenance
Portrait photograph of Tarnya McKenzie acting General Manager Community Wellbeing and Inclusion

People and Experience

Tarnya McKenzie, Acting Director

  • Customer Experience and Transformation
  • Digital and Technology Services
  • People, Culture and Safety