Interim CEO announced

Tim Tamlin will become Strathbogie Shire Council’s Interim CEO from July 15 following an extensive recruitment process.

Mr Tamlin will be appointed for up to 12 months to ensure the continuity of business operations, to oversee the Councillor Induction program after the October elections and to support the newly elected Councillors in the process to appoint a Chief Executive Officer in 2025.

The appointment follows the resignation of current CEO, Julie Salomon announced in April and taking effect from 4 July.

With a strong background in engineering, infrastructure planning, finance and governance, Mr Tamlin brings extensive experience in senior leadership roles in the private and public sector. This includes 10 years as CEO at South Gippsland Shire Council and, more recently, Interim CEO roles at Campaspe Shire Council and Kingston City Council.

Strathbogie Shire Council Administrator Peter Stephenson said the appointment followed a competitive process with a number of former local government CEOs considered for the role.

“It was really important to find someone with the experience and skills to continue to support business continuity and build on the solid governance foundation, strategic focus and works program that is in place at Strathbogie.

“It is also critical to have someone who understands local government and their communities and can support the induction of the new Councillors after the October elections as they recruit a new permanent CEO and set their strategic plans for their term.”

Mr Tamlin said he was looking forward to joining Strathbogie at such a critical time.

“The next 12 months are incredibly important ones for Strathbogie and it is a particularly exciting time to be joining the organisation.

“I look forward to learning more about the projects, the people behind them and the community of Strathbogie over the coming months and to working with the new Council after the elections.”