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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 brings extensive experience and expertise in human services and community engagement across the not-for-profit, local government and state government sectors.

Megan holds a Bachelor of Arts from Deakin University, a Postgraduate Certificate in Business from Queensland University of Technology, and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

The purpose of the Place and Community Directorate if to build, maintain and develop a thriving, healthy and safe community by supporting all members, managing engaging community facilities, facilitating sustainable development and strengthening connections to culture, heritage and place.


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.


TBC - Director Corporate Services