Michael McCabe – Director Communities and Place

Michael-McCabe-Director-Communities-and-Place

Michael is an experienced Director of multi-disciplinary planning, regulatory, environmental, property, asset and infrastructure teams. Michael possesses a proven track record of success across diverse fields including local government, property and financial services sectors.

Holding a Master's in Property Development, Michael is passionate about exploring the intersection of planning, property, and service delivery, with a focus on achieving valuable results for the community. His experience includes managing the complexities of high-growth urban areas and the unique needs of rural environments and natural landscapes.

Michael is a values-based leader who focuses on people, performance and continuous improvement in the interests of customers and the community. He is committed to fostering strong community engagement to gain a deep understanding of stakeholder needs and ensure the Council effectively delivers its extensive range of services. 

Michael can be contacted on 02 4868 0888  or mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au 

The Communities and Place Directorate comprises the following areas:

Community Life and Libraries - Manager, Kathryn Baget-Juleff

Kathryn Baget-Juleff Manager Community Life and Libraries

  • Coordinator Community Development
    - Community Development and Liaison 

    - Aboriginal Community Development

    - Community Resilience

    - Arts and Culture

    - Community Events
  • Place Liaison Officer
  • Coordinator Library Services 
    - Management of the Shires Libraries
    - Mobile Library
    - Information Services
  • Coordinator Communications and Engagement
    - Communications and Media
    - Digital Communications
    - Community Engagement

Development Assessment & Regulation - Manager, Jon Shillito

Jon Shillito Manager Development Assessment and Regulation

  • Coordinator Fast Track Assessment
    - Accelerated Assessment

    - Heritage Projects

    - Statutory Planning

  • Coordinator Planning Assessment
    - Development Assessment

    - Local Planning Panel

  • Coordinator Compliance and Regulation
    - Ranger Services

    - Development Compliance

    - Monitoring and Certification

    - Environmental Health

  • Coordinator Development Engineering 

Environment and Sustainability - Manager, Barry Arthur

Barry Arthur Manager Environment and Sustainability

  • Coordinator Natural Resource Projects
    - Bushcare and Citizen Science

    - Bushfire Management

    - Koalas and Private Land Conservation

    - Biodiversity Projects

    - Environmental Education

  • Coordinator Sustainability Services
    - Environmental Monitoring

    - Sustainability Projects
     

Waste and Resource Management - Acting Manager, Barry Arthur

Barry Arthur - Acting Manager Waste and Resource Manager & Manager Environment and Sustainability

  • Coordinator Waste Services
    - Weighbridge Operations

    - Waste Education Project & Policy

    - Waste Strategy and Contracts

  • Coordinator Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) Operations
    - RRC Operations