General Manager

The General Manager at Narrabri Shire Council is Eloise Chaplain.

The General Manager is responsible for the following:

  • The day-to-day management of the Council.
  • The exercise of such of the functions of the Council as are delegated by the Council to the General Manager.
  • To appoint staff in accordance with the organisation structure and resources approved by the Council.
  • To direct and dismiss staff.
  • To implement the Council’s Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan.

To deliver these key functions and achieve our organisational goals, the General Manager is supported by the following departments:

Corporate and Community Services

This directorate includes:

  • Customer and Administrative Services
  • Entertainment and Leisure Services 
  • Financial Services
  • Information and Technology Services
  • Tourism and Cultural Services

Corporate and Community Services

Development and Compliance

This directorate includes:

  • Economic Development
  • Planning and Development
  • Regulatory Compliance

Development and Compliance

Infrastructure Delivery

This directorate includes:

  • Assets and Engineering
  • Logistics and Facilities
  • Parks and Open Spaces
  • Road Services
  • Waste and Environmental Services
  • Water Services

Infrastructure Delivery

Communications

  • Communications
  • Marketing and Promotion
  • Community Engagement

Executive Assistance

  • Mayor, Councillor and General Managers Administration

Governance and Risk

  • Governance and Corporate Planning
  • Corporate Risk and Internal Audit
  • Work, Health and Safety
  • Land, Leasing and Insurance

People and Values

  • Industrial Relations
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Learning and Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Organisational Development