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Michael Mamo
General Manager
The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Council as well as supporting the Mayor and Councillors, Legal Services, Internal Audit and Business Performance and Improvement.
Michael has over 20 years experience working in the Local Government. Prior to joining Strathfield Council, Michael worked at Bayside Council as the Director City Performance and before that he was the Chief Financial Officer at Blacktown City Council, having previously worked at Waverley Council and the City of Ryde Council. Michael has an expertise in financial management and a strong enthusiasm to positively shape Strathfield Council.
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Cathy Edwards-Davis
Director Engineering and Operations
The Director Engineering and Operations is responsible for engineering, traffic management, operations and asset management.
Cathy joins Strathfield Council after working at Inner West Council as their Director Infrastructure, and prior to that as the Director Public Works. Cathy was also the Director Works and Infrastructure at Ashfield Council, and the Manager Engineering Services at Woollahra Municipal Council. Cathy has mentored and supported large teams to deliver successful outcomes and thrives on working with teams to ensure objectives are being met as well as the highest level of service possible.
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Kristy Watts
Director Corporate and Community
The Corporate and Community services directorate is responsible for ensuring we have good strategy, governance, and policy in place, and provides key services and contact points for our community.
Before coming to Strathfield Council, Kristy held the position as the Executive Manager People and Culture and the Executive Manager Customer Experience at Blacktown City Council, in addition to the Company Secretary at Blacktown Venue Management. Kristy has significant experience dealing with complex local, national, and international organisations in both the public and private sectors.
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Paul Reid
Director Planning & Environment
The Planning & Environment Directorate is responsible for delivering integrated land use planning, development assessment, environmental compliance, commercial operations, and sustainability initiatives that support the future growth and resilience of Strathfield.
Paul brings over 20 years’ executive experience across local government, not-for-profit, and consulting sectors. Prior to his appointment as Director at Strathfield Council, Paul led the Resilience, Compliance & Commercial portfolio, where he delivered an enterprise-wide organisational restructure, significantly increased revenue, and achieved one of the highest staff engagement scores in the sector.
His previous roles include Program Management Office Lead at Northern Beaches Council, where he oversaw the complex amalgamation of three councils, and senior leadership positions at Pittwater Council, where he managed strategic property, infrastructure and corporate planning initiatives. As the founder of Chiswick Group, Paul also advised councils across NSW on strategy, change management and leadership development.
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Melissa Mallos
Director, Legal & Civic | General Counsel
The General Counsel is part of the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for providing legal services and support to the Council, optimising outcomes for Strathfield.
Melissa is recognised as an Accredited Specialist in Planning & Environmental Law. Melissa has 20 years’ experience in the law, advising government clients on all matters of public and administrative law. Before joining Strathfield Melissa worked as a Senior Solicitor at the City of Sydney after completing over 14 years in private practice. Driven by excellence, Melissa is committed to identifying lawful yet practical solutions to the complex issues that arise in local government.
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