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The Executive Team

North Burnett Regional Council’s executive team comprises of a Chief Executive Officer and two General Managers.

Craig Matheson

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Craig brings to this role over thirty-five years’ experience in public policy, executive leadership and corporate governance roles in state and local government.

Since 2010, Craig has led the reform of governance, strategic policy and the economic development functions, programs, and services at the Sunshine Coast Council. His notable achievements include the development of the transformative Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Strategy 2013-2033; new integrity and corporate planning and governance frameworks; and playing a key leadership role in shaping significant regional infrastructure investments including the Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion project, the Sunshine Coast International Broadband Cable Network and the development of the new city centre in Maroochydore.

Prior to 2010, Craig held senior executive roles in the Queensland Government, with responsibility for implementing reforms to the local government system, sport and recreation services and strategic policy and corporate governance roles in central agencies and the State’s first innovation and information economy portfolio.  During this time, Craig led major organisational change initiatives, legislative and structural reform programs and managed a number of public – private sector collaborations that delivered key infrastructure, program and service opportunities in a number of communities across Queensland.

Craig has formal qualifications in Business – Management.

Anna Scott

General Manager Works

Anna commenced with Council in July 2022 as the General Manager Works.

She brings with her over 8 years experience in senior leadership positions in local government, predominantly in rural and regional environments.  Prior to joining local government, Anna had spent over 20 years in the asset infrastructure space, with various roles in the consulting engineering, water utilities and large civil construction sectors.

Qualifications and memberships

Anna has an extensive portfolio of formal qualifications including:

  • Masters of Engineering and Science (Water Care)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Environment)
  • Cert IV Safety Leadership
  • Member – IPWEA

Kim Mahoney

General Manager Corporate and Community

Kim commenced with Council in July 2023 as the General Manager Corporate and Community.
 
Kim brings to the North Burnett extensive Local and State Government experience, including 13 years in key Senior Leadership roles.
 
Kim’s skills and experience include Governance and Risk Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Economic Development, Strategic Policy and Program Development and Implementation.
 
Throughout her career, Kim has successfully developed and nurtured high-functioning, dynamic teams, and developed and maintained key community, stakeholder and industry relationships.

Qualifications and memberships

Kim has an extensive portfolio of formal qualifications including:

  • Company Directors Course
  • Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management
  • Graduate Diploma Urban and Regional Planning
  • Bachelor of Applied Science – Built Environment

NBRC Organisational Structure