Your Executive Team

Alan is responsible for Engineering (Administration and Design) Public Works Infrastructure Management, Parks and Reserves, Waste Management and Recycling Plant and Fleet Management.With extensive experience in Civil Engineering and Project Management, Alan was appointed Director Technical Services in June 2011, following ten years as the Shire’s Manager Design and Asset Services. Prior to joining the Shire, Alan spent time within various engineering roles at both city and regional local government authorities. Alan is qualified with a Certificate in Civil Engineering, and has extended his studies to incorporate finance and behavioral management. Committed to moving the Technical Services directorate forward, Alan plans to develop the department sustainably, to cater for the current and future needs for roads, parks, drainage, waste, cemeteries and asset management, whilst protecting the unique character of the Shire of Murray.

Dean is responsible for Strategic Planning, Funding Opportunities and Partnerships, Governance and Marketing and Communications.Dean Unsworth has led the Shire of Murray in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer since August 2007. A Certified Practicing Accountant and member of CPA Australia, Dean also has a Double Major in Accounting and Marketing with Edith Cowan University. Dean had spent over a decade in the media industry including managerial roles, in his home state of Tasmania, New South Wales and Western Australia. With experience in tourism marketing including managerial roles with the Busselton and Dunsborough Tourism Associations, Dean has a focus on positive economic, social and environmental development. Entering Local Government in 2000, Dean has spent time at the City of Bunbury, the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes as Deputy CEO and as CEO with the Shire of Gnowangerup prior to taking his current role with the Shire of Murray. Dean is passionate about the Shire and is committed to working with the community to guide Murray into the future, maintaining an enviable lifestyle for its residents whilst attracting investment and visitor revenue for the local economy.

Julie is responsible for Finance and Rates, Customer Service, Asset Management, Human Resources and Occupational Health and Safety, Records, Information Technology Community Development, Tourism, Murray Library and Murray Leisure Centre.Julie has been employed at the Shire of Murray since 2006 in various roles including Finance, Asset Management, Risk Management and Corporate Planning. She was appointed to the position of Director Corporate and Organisation Development in April 2012. Julie holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University and a Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management from Flinders University

Rod is responsible for Planning Services, Building Services, Environmental Health and Environmental Services.Appointed to the position of Director of Planning and Development Services in January 2008, Rod has extensive experience in urban planning and development assessment, Rod has previously held various positions with outer metro growth local governments, including the Cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo. During his career, Rod has been responsible for a range of significant projects including structure plans for major urban and industrial growth areas, town centre planning and revitalisation projects, a range of planning and environmental strategies and significant infrastructure schemes. Rod is qualified with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning from Curtin University, and a Graduate Diploma in Business (Management) from Edith Cowan University, and is a corporate member of the Planning Institute of Australia.