Our Team

Welcome to Our Team!

The District Council of Robe Team is dynamic, multi-skilled and collaborative.  We value having fun at work, as well as a culture that supports our shared vision and goals. We believe our success is built on a foundation of strong values and clear, effective communication and support structures in place.

Our Core Values:

• Respectful: We value each individual's contributions and treat everyone with kindness and consideration. Respect is the cornerstone of our collaborative environment.
• Accountable: We take ownership of our actions and responsibilities. Accountability drives us to deliver our best and support one another in achieving our goals.
• Proud: We are proud of our achievements and the quality of our work. This pride motivates us to continually strive for excellence.
• One Team: We work together as a unified team, leveraging our collective strengths to overcome challenges and celebrate successes.

Organisational Structure

To better understand how we are structured, please refer to our organisational chart Organisational Structure

Our Executive Team and broader Leadership Team are experienced professionals who value empowerment, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving.

Mental Health First Aid® Skilled Workplace

The District Council of Robe is proud to be recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia as a Skilled Workplace under the Workplace Recognition Program.

This recognition acknowledges Council’s commitment to building mental health capability across our organisation by embedding Mental Health First Aid training into our workplace and culture.

Mental Health First Aid equips our people with the skills and confidence to recognise the signs of mental health problems, provide initial support, and guide colleagues or community members towards appropriate professional help.

As part of this commitment, Council has trained Mental Health First Aid Officers who are available as a confidential point of contact for staff who may be experiencing mental health challenges or emotional distress. These officers are not therapists or psychologists, but they play an important role in providing early support and helping people access further assistance where needed.

This achievement reflects Council’s ongoing focus on:

• fostering a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace
• prioritising psychological health and wellbeing
• equipping staff with practical skills to support one another

Council is proud to be part of a growing network of organisations across Australia that are actively contributing to mentally healthy workplaces.

It is time for me to say thank you — and goodbye.
Working here at the District Council of Robe has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. You are, without a doubt, the best team of people I’ve ever had the privilege to work with, and I’ve been in a lot of teams in a lot of places. The culture here — the “can do” attitude, the willingness to pitch in without ever saying “that’s not my job” — it’s something really special. I hope you all continue to protect and nurture that, because it’s rare, and it’s powerful.
Deciding to leave wasn’t an easy decision. I feel like there’s still work I wanted to finish, things I wanted to see through. But sometimes life pulls us in other directions, and for me, right now, that direction is family. As sad as I am to be leaving, I know it’s the right choice.
I’ll miss the laughs, the teamwork, the challenges, the soups and the cakes. I’ll miss being part of a group that genuinely cares about doing the best for the Robe community.
I wish you all the very best as you continue that work. Keep looking out for each other, keep doing what you do so well, and keep making a difference.
Thanks again — for everything.