Headquarters:
12-14 Queen Street, Singleton NSW 2330
Year founded:
1981
Number of employees:
250
Phone:
(02) 6578 7219
Email:
council@singleton.nsw.gov.au
Website:
singleton.nsw.gov.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/singleton-council
"We are constantly living by our core values: integrity, impact and teamwork"
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
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SHIELDED INSURANCE BROKERS
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Singleton Council
Jason Linnane
General Manager
Vicki Brereton
Director, Organisation and Community Capacity
Matthew Kusi-Appauh
Chief Operating Officer
Leadership
With extensive experience in leadership and management, Jason Linnane is a passionate believer in the value of local government.
He is committed to creating a positive workplace where people
can grow careers and communities.
General Manager
Jason Linnane
An experienced executive, Vicki Brereton has a reputation for forward thinking and innovation. She acts on the importance of developing and influencing positive stakeholder relationships to deliver quality outcomes.
Director, Organisation and Community Capacity
Vicki Brereton
Matthew Kusi-Appauh worked in the university sector before joining Aussie Broadband in 2016 to establish its marketing and strategy functions. He became general manager for marketing and corporate strategy in 2018 and was appointed chief operating officer in 2022.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Wollongong and is a graduate of the JMW Leader of the Future program.
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Kusi-Appauh
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Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
“Now, we have much more frequent recognition awards because we want to celebrate people staying at CAAT and recognize the contributions that they bring to the organization”
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
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SINGLETON COUNCIL
Brian Mahe
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
Vicki Brereton
Director, Organisation and Community Capacity
Jason Linnane
General Manager
Leadership
Headquarters:
12-14 Queen Street, Singleton NSW 2330
Year founded:
1981
Number of employees:
250
Phone:
(02) 6578 7219
Email:
council@singleton.nsw.gov.au
Website:
singleton.nsw.gov.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/singleton-council
With extensive experience in leadership and management, Jason Linnane is a passionate believer in the value of local government. He is committed to creating a positive workplace where people can grow careers and communities.
General Manager
Jason Linnane
An experienced executive, Vicki Brereton has a reputation for forward thinking and innovation.
She acts on the importance of developing and influencing positive stakeholder relationships to deliver quality outcomes.
Director, Organisation and Community Capacity
Vicki Brereton
Brian Mahe joined Aussie Broadband in 2019 as CFO and company secretary. He has worked in finance roles since 1990, including as CFO and company secretary at LocalAgentFinder, health.com.au and Insurance Box, and as CEO of health.com.au. He is a chartered accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nottingham and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia.
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
Brian Mahe
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For the second year running, Shielded Insurance Brokers has claimed the number-one spot among IB’s Top Brokerages. In 2020, it was record-setting growth that drove the company’s impressive success. This year, says managing director Stuart Brady, the key ingredient behind the win is the Shielded culture. Brady is proud of the shared vision for constant improvement across all aspects of the business. “We are thrilled to take out the win again, and it’s hats off to the team for their hard work over the past year,” he says.
“Now, we have much more frequent recognition awards because we want to celebrate people staying at CAAT and recognize the contributions that they bring to the organization”
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
“We are constantly living by our core values: integrity, impact and teamwork”
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
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SINGLETON COUNCIL
Derek Walsh
General Manager,
Software Operations
Vicki Brereton
Director, Organisation and Community Capacity
Jason Linnane
General Manager
Leadership
Headquarters:
12-14 Queen Street, Singleton NSW 2330
Year founded:
1981
Number of employees:
250
Phone:
(02) 6578 7219
Email:
council@singleton.nsw.gov.au
Website:
singleton.nsw.gov.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/
singleton-council
SPECIAL REPORT
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Bio
With extensive experience in leadership and management, Jason Linnane is a passionate believer in the value of local government. He is committed to creating a positive workplace where people can grow careers and communities.
General Manager
Jason Linnane
An experienced executive, Vicki Brereton has a reputation for forward thinking and innovation. She acts on the importance of developing and influencing positive stakeholder relationships to deliver quality outcomes.
Director, Organisation and Community Capacity
Vicki Brereton
Brian Mahe joined Aussie Broadband in 2019 as CFO and company secretary. He has worked in finance roles since 1990, including as CFO and company secretary at LocalAgentFinder, health.com.au and Insurance Box, and as CEO of health.com.au. He is a chartered accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nottingham and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia.
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
Brian Mahe
For the second year running, Shielded Insurance Brokers has claimed the number-one spot among IB’s Top Brokerages. In 2020, it was record-setting growth that drove the company’s impressive success. This year, says managing director Stuart Brady, the key ingredient behind the win is the Shielded culture. Brady is proud of the shared vision for constant improvement across all aspects of the business. “We are thrilled to take out the win again, and it’s hats off to the team for their hard work over the past year,” he says.
Brian Mahe
Chief Financial Officer and
Company Secretary
Brian Mahe joined Aussie Broadband in 2019 as CFO and company secretary. He has worked in finance roles since 1990, including as CFO and company secretary at LocalAgentFinder, health.com.au and Insurance Box, and as CEO of health.com.au. He is a chartered accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nottingham and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia.
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
Brian Mahe
Matthew Kusi-Appauh
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Kusi-Appauh worked in the university sector before joining Aussie Broadband in 2016 to establish its marketing and strategy functions. He became general manager for marketing and corporate strategy in 2018 and was appointed chief operating officer in 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Wollongong and is a graduate of the JMW Leader of the Future program.
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Kusi-Appauh
Matthew Kusi-Appauh
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Kusi-Appauh worked in the university sector before joining Aussie Broadband in 2016 to establish its marketing and strategy functions. He became general manager for marketing and corporate strategy in 2018 and was appointed chief operating officer in 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Wollongong and is a graduate of the JMW Leader of the Future program.
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Kusi-Appauh
Derek Walsh
General Manager, Software Operations
Derek Walsh is a recognised technology leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of delivering industry transforming software to the global stage. He joined Aurion in 2020 as general manager for software operations, a role in which he continues his track record of building and directing teams around a shared vision and set of processes, as Aurion evolves to become Australia’s most trusted people and payroll solution for the future. Derek brings vision and cohesion to the company’s software engineering teams by managing the needs and expectations of colleagues, customers and stakeholders without compromising software quality or deliverables.
General Manager, Software Operations
Derek Walsh
Derek Walsh
General Manager, Software Operations
Derek Walsh is a recognised technology leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of delivering industry transforming software to the global stage. He joined Aurion in 2020 as general manager for software operations, a role in which he continues his track record of building and directing teams around a shared vision and set of processes, as Aurion evolves to become Australia’s most trusted people and payroll solution for the future. Derek brings vision and cohesion to the company’s software engineering teams by managing the needs and expectations of colleagues, customers and stakeholders without compromising software quality or deliverables.
General Manager, Software Operations
Derek Walsh
Brian Mahe
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
Derek Walsh is a recognised technology leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of delivering industry transforming software to the global stage. He joined Aurion in 2020 as general manager for software operations, a role in which he continues his track record of building and directing teams around a shared vision and set of processes, as Aurion evolves to become Australia’s most trusted people and payroll solution for the future. Derek brings vision and cohesion to the company’s software engineering teams by managing the needs and expectations of colleagues, customers and stakeholders without compromising software quality
or deliverables.
General Manager, Software Operations
Derek Walsh
Located in the heart of the pristine NSW Hunter Valley, Singleton Council serves a community with a unique blend of rural amenity and the convenience of city living. The organisation takes great pride in delivering the services and infrastructure needed by the community in the best way possible, from infrastructure services, planning and regulatory services, waste management and recycling, and provision of water and sewerage to arts and culture, economic development and tourism. Most recently, the Council’s priority has extended to sustainability in all of its forms with a focus on the future, particularly through initiatives such as the Legacy Fund, which comprises four critical components to ensure the prosperity of the Singleton LGA for generations to come. More than just a local government entity, Singleton Council is recognised in the industry as forward-thinking and innovative, providing a positive work culture for 240 full-time equivalent staff who are passionate about creating the community that residents, businesses and investors are proud to be part of.
“Now, we have much more frequent recognition awards because we want to celebrate people staying at CAAT and recognize the contributions that they bring to the organization”
Julie Giraldi,
CAAT Pension Plan
Greg Crerar
General Manager, Client Services
Andy Koh
General Manager, Advanced Solutions
Robert Feltrin
Group HR Leader
Sarah M Stewart
Associate Vice President,
Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Greg Crerar has 15 years of experience as a change and project professional across several disciplines, with skills beyond IT that apply to any business objective. He is passionate about positive and progressive change, leading business-critical projects and programs to success through an adaptable and pragmatic approach to delivery and how outcomes are best achieved. In his leadership role, Greg builds and sets the strategic direction for highly capable teams that can scale to meet the strategic objectives of the organisation.
General Manager, Client Services
Greg Crerar
Cody Woolf joined the Fillmore team in 2011 and holds the title director of health, safety and environment. He is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). He also has extensive safety experience and background in criminal justice, which provides a depth of experience for the implementation of Fillmore Construction’s health and safety program. Cody is responsible for creating a positive and safe work environment and strives to promote safety as not only a policy but a lifestyle. He has initiated and implements a range of health, safety and environmental features that have been of critical importance to the overall safety objectives, operations, and profitability of Fillmore Construction. The results of his impact are evident in the positive statistical results and policies that have been developed since he joined the company and the emphasis on safety program development.
Director, Health, Safety and Environment
Cody Woolf
Karen Bannister has over 20 years of marketing expertise and has a Chartered Marketer designation from the Canadian Marketing Association. She is a strategic marketing leader with a career record of success in developing and executing effective marketing strategies, growing revenue, and overseeing multi-talented teams. She also holds five certifications for marketing and brand management.
Karen has successfully completed the Mini-MBA, Essentials of Management program at Schulich School of Business, and most recently completed the Communications and Leadership Program at The Ivey Academy.
Vice President, Marketing
Karen Bannister, CM
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation of the company’s internal customer service department.
Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart
Greg Crerar
General Manager,
Client Services
Sarah M Stewart
Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Robert Feltrin
Group HR Leader
Andy Koh
General Manager, Advanced Solutions
Greg Crerar has 15 years of experience as a change and project professional across several disciplines, with skills beyond IT that apply to any business objective. He is passionate about positive and progressive change, leading business-critical projects and programs to success through an adaptable and pragmatic approach to delivery and how outcomes are best achieved. In his leadership role, Greg builds and sets the strategic direction for highly capable teams that can scale to meet the strategic objectives of the organisation.
General Manager, Client Services
Greg Crerar
Cody Woolf joined the Fillmore team in 2011 and holds the title director of health, safety and environment. He is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). He also has extensive safety experience and background in criminal justice, which provides a depth of experience for the implementation of Fillmore Construction’s health and safety program. Cody is responsible for creating a positive and safe work environment and strives to promote safety as not only a policy but a lifestyle. He has initiated and implements a range of health, safety and environmental features that have been of critical importance to the overall safety objectives, operations, and profitability of Fillmore Construction. The results of his impact are evident in the positive statistical results and policies that have been developed since he joined the company and the emphasis on safety program development.
Director, Health, Safety and Environment
Cody Woolf
Karen Bannister has over 20 years of marketing expertise and has a Chartered Marketer designation from the Canadian Marketing Association. She is a strategic marketing leader with a career record of success in developing and executing effective marketing strategies, growing revenue, and overseeing multi-talented teams. She also holds five certifications for marketing and brand management.
Karen has successfully completed the Mini-MBA, Essentials of Management program at Schulich
School of Business, and most recently completed the Communications and Leadership Program at
The Ivey Academy.
Vice President, Marketing
Karen Bannister, CM
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation of the company’s internal customer service department.
Associate Vice President, Leasing and
Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart
Greg Crerar
General Manager,
Client Services
Robert Feltrin
Group HR Leader
Andy Koh
General Manager,
Advanced Solutions
Sarah M Stewart
Associate
Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Greg Crerar has 15 years of experience as a change and project professional across several disciplines, with skills beyond IT that apply to any business objective. He is passionate about positive and progressive change, leading business-critical projects and programs to success through an adaptable and pragmatic approach to delivery and how outcomes are best achieved. In his leadership role, Greg builds and sets the strategic direction for highly capable teams that can scale to meet the strategic objectives of the organisation.
General Manager, Client Services
Greg Crerar
Cody Woolf joined the Fillmore team in 2011 and holds the title director of health, safety and environment. He is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). He also has extensive safety experience and background in criminal justice, which provides a depth of experience for the implementation of Fillmore Construction’s health and safety program. Cody is responsible for creating a positive and safe work environment and strives to promote safety as not only a policy but a lifestyle. He has initiated and implements a range of health, safety and environmental features that have been of critical importance to the overall safety objectives, operations, and profitability of Fillmore Construction. The results of his impact are evident in the positive statistical results and policies that have been developed since he joined the company and the emphasis on safety program development.
Director, Health, Safety and Environment
Cody Woolf
Karen Bannister has over 20 years of marketing expertise and has a Chartered Marketer designation from the Canadian Marketing Association. She is a strategic marketing leader with a career record of success in developing and executing effective marketing strategies, growing revenue, and overseeing multi-talented teams. She also holds five certifications for marketing and brand management.
Karen has successfully completed the
Mini-MBA, Essentials of Management program at Schulich School of Business, and most recently completed the Communications and Leadership Program at The Ivey Academy.
Vice President, Marketing
Karen Bannister, CM
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years
of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation
of the company’s internal customer
service department.
Associate Vice President,
Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart