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Jason Whiteaker - Chief Executive Officer

Jason brings 29 years of experience in local government, underpinned by a strong background in finance and corporate services. Prior to joining Shire of Mundaring, he held Chief Executive Officer positions at two Western Australian local governments, where he led significant organisational and community focused initiatives.

Since commencing as CEO in 2023, Jason has been instrumental in driving a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and innovation. His leadership is centred on delivering high-performing, community-focused outcomes and aligning the organisation with the Shire’s long-term strategic goals.

Jason’s Organisational Transformation directorate is a dynamic, cross-functional group dedicated to driving strategic change and continuous improvement across all areas of Shire operations. Under his guidance, the organisation is undergoing a comprehensive transformation—enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening service delivery, enriching the customer experience and deepening community engagement. Service areas within the Directorate include Business Improvement, Corporate Strategy and Communications, and Change Management.

 

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Megan Griffiths - Director Place and Community

Megan has extensive experience and skills in the human services and community engagement field in the not-for-profit, local and state government sectors.

Megan has a Bachelor of Art Degree from Deakin University and a post graduate Certificate of Business from Queensland University of Technology. Megan is a graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

A function of the Strategic and Community Services Directorate is to provide opportunities for community members to participate in and access activities, services and facilities that meet the diverse needs of the community and enhance community wellbeing. 

Service teams within the Directorate include Building and Health Services, Family Children and Youth, Community Planning, Recreation Services and Community, Culture and Visitor Experience.  

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Shane Purdy - Director Built and Natural Environment

Shane is a civil engineer with a Bachelor's degree from University of WA and two post graduate management diplomas from Curtin University and Deakin University.

With extensive experience and skills in municipal engineering developed from 30 years of local government employment, this experience commenced from hands-on design and construction experience through to executive level management. Shane has been the Shire's Director Infrastructure Services for 19 years. 

Shane participates in various committees of the Institute of Public Works and is Chair of the Metropolitan Regional Road Group's technical committee. 

Business teams within the Directorate include Built Environment Operations, Environment and Sustainability, Community Safety, Shire Major Capital Projects, Design and Assets.

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Garry Bird - Director Corporate Services

Garry is a local government professional with 30 years' experience in the sector and joined the Shire of Mundaring in 2019.

Garry has a Bachelor of Business from Curtin University, a diploma of Management (Local Government) from TAFE and is an active member of the Local Government Professionals network.

He has held senior management positions at a number of local governments and has specialised in the corporate services functions.

Business teams within the Directorate include Information and Technology, Finance, Governance, Information Management and People and Culture.