Sheena Frost, Chief Executive Officer
Sheena Frost joined Hume City Council as CEO in July 2021. In her 16-year career in local government, she has developed extensive experience across both service delivery and corporate services functions. She has a background in leading change programs to uplift capabilities within organisations to deliver improved service outcomes to the community.
She has formal qualifications in Communication and Workplace Coaching and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
As CEO, Sheena is responsible for the day to-day running of Hume City Council and, in particular, implementing Council decisions, providing timely advice to Council and achieving Council’s goals in accordance with the Council Plan and approved budget.
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Hector Gaston, Director of Customer & Strategy
Hector Gaston joined Hume City Council in 2011 as Manager Aged Services & Public Health. Prior to this he worked at Moonee Valley City Council as well as the former City of Keilor. With over 30 years of experience in health, regulatory and community services in Local Government, he was appointed to the role of Director Community Services in 2018, Director City Services & Living in 2022 and Director of Customer & Strategy 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health), a Graduate Certificate of Business (Applied Business) and is an Australian Institute of Company Directors member.
Customer & Strategy leads advocacy on behalf of the community and engages community to help inform Council decisions, all while driving continual improvement and innovation. The division also delivers customer experiences and services, IT infrastructure, security, project management support, service reviews, and information management. It manages media relationships and provides vital news and information to staff and the community.
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Adam McSwain, Director of Infrastructure & Assets
Adam joined Hume City Council in July 2022 with more than 14 years’ experience in local government. Prior to joining Hume, he was the Director Environment, Recreation and Infrastructure at Bayside City Council, and previously held executive roles at Edward River Council and Swan Hill Rural City Council. Adam has experience across capital delivery, strategy development and implementation and service review and transformation. Adam holds a Master of Business Administration, Master of Politics and Public Policy and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Infrastructure & Assets is responsible for managing a diverse range of community infrastructure and services for Council and the community, project managing of Council’s capital works program and subdivisional development, and maintaining Council’s assets including footpaths, roads, parks, bridges, and buildings. The division is also responsible for waste management and landfills, maintaining parks and gardens, rural land support, and protecting Hume City’s biodiversity.
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Rachel Dapiran, Director of City Planning & Places
Rachel joined Hume City Council in July 2022 after 20 years of experience working in planning, policy and strategy roles in local government and state government developing complex policy, pursuing reform and managing change. She held various Executive Director positions at the Victorian Planning Authority, leading teams responsible for planning, infrastructure, strategy and engagement. She is passionate about creating great places for people – having worked closely with Hume City Council on plans for Broadmeadows and Jacksons Hill in previous roles. Rachel has a Master of Urban and Regional Planning.
City Planning & Places focuses on the sustainable development of Hume, fostering economic prosperity, promoting urban design excellence and recreation planning. The division is responsible for Council’s land use planning portfolio, including planning and building control, transport and infrastructure planning, economic development, environmental planning, and urban and open space planning and design.
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Anne Mallia, Acting Director of City Services & Living
Anne joined Hume City Council in 2019 as Manager Family, Youth and Children’s Services. Anne is a highly accomplished leader with over 30 years of experience in community focused service delivery, spanning both the NFP and Government sectors. Her expertise lies in strategic leadership, policy development, and service planning, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that meet the evolving needs of the community. Anne is recognized for her governance capabilities and regulatory experience and serving as Deputy Chair for Playgroup Victoria. Anne holds formal qualifications in Education , Management and Leadership and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors , she brings a comprehensive, future-focused approach to her work. Her leadership in compliance, child safety, and community initiatives have earned her a reputation as a forward-thinking and collaborative leader committed to making a positive impact on families and communities.
City Services & Living advocates, plans and provides support, services and programs that enhance community wellbeing, promote healthy living and safety, while providing opportunities to participate in Hume City life. This includes services such as maternal and child health, immunisation, public health, preschool, childcare, youth services, libraries, aged care services, arts and events and leisure facilities. This division is also responsible for sustainability engagement, community safety, city laws, emergency management, community capacity building and social and health planning.
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Fadi Srour, Chief Finance Officer, Finance & Governance
Fadi Srour joined Hume City Council in 2005 as Manager Finance & Property Development. His extensive background in accounting and auditing includes experience in financial and tax planning, risk mitigation and internal and external auditing of a range of organisations including ASX listed companies and local governments. Since joining the organisation, internal controls and the robustness with which the annual budget and financial statements have been strengthened, in conjunction with the development of a long-term Financial Plan, have created a financially sustainable and debt free Council. He is a qualified chartered accountant, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed the Professional Property Development Programme with the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA).
Finance & Governance is responsible for the management of Council’s finances including the development of a long-term financial plan and annual operational and capital works budgets for use in planning, performance evaluation and operational control as well as providing strategic direction to ensure the Council Plan can be funded. It is also responsible for Council’s compliance with corporate business obligations including governance and risk management, rates and valuations, grants, procurement and property management. The division also provides guidance to Council and the Executive Leadership Team in legislative and statutory issues, especially the implementation and operation of the Local Government Act.
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Claire Tehan, Acting Chief People Officer, People & Culture
Claire joined Hume City Council in January 2022, supporting the One Hume organisational realignment as Interim Manager People & Culture. Claire was appointed to the role Manager People & Culture in August 2022. With 15 years’ experience as a People & Culture practitioner, Claire’s expertise also includes risk, governance, and business management, working across a broad range of industries including local government, mining and property valuation. Her previous roles include Manager People & Culture at Golden Plains Shire Council, Head of HR (Australia & New Zealand) at Opteon Property Group and Director at ProjectSpark business consulting. Claire holds a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration and is a Certified Professional Member of the Australian Human Resources Institute.
People & Culture provides strategic and operational advice on all matters relating to our people. We lead and oversee the implementation of the people and culture strategy, talent acquisition, leadership development and organisational development, workforce planning, and the Gender Equity Action plan. The directorate is responsible for all general employee services, learning and development, employee relations and industrial relations, WorkCover and payroll and work, health, and safety throughout Council’s diverse work environments.
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