General Manager
Paul Bennett
Paul originally hails from Armidale where he embarked on a Local Government career straight out of high school. His career has now spanned 24 years and six councils across NSW. At one point he was the youngest General Manager in the State when at 33 years old he was appointed GM at Narromine Shire Council. He left Dubbo City Council to join Tamworth Regional Council and has stated on many occasions that this appointment is by far and away the highlight of his career so far.
Paul has a Bachelor of Financial Administration (Accounting) and is two thirds of the way through an MBA doing a double major in Public Sector Management and Human Resource Management. He is currently the NSW Vice President of the Local Government Managers Association and also sits on the National Board of that organisation. He maintains a passion for local government and the important role it has on the everyday lives of our local communities. He believes that the quality of any organisation is determined by the quality of its people, and that the attraction and retention of quality people can only be achieved through effective leadership.
Paul is married to Gail and has three children - Joe, Eliza, and Owen.
Mr Paul Bennett
Phone: (02) 6767 5441
Fax: (02) 6767 5499
Email: trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Director Business and Economic Development
Paul Sullivan
Originally from Sydney, Paul moved to Coffs Harbour and has now relocated to Tamworth.
Paul owned his own company consulting to over thirty (30) Local Council’s in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania as well as State Governments in New South Wales and Queensland. He has undertaken strategic and business plans in the areas of Economic Development, Tourism, Sports Development, Venue Management and Commercial Mitigation. Paul has received awards at the highest level (State and National) for his innovative work in tourism and regional development.
Paul previously consulted to Tamworth Regional Council, undertaking the Economic Justification of the Tamworth Sports Dome and the Sports Development Audit. Paul brings much experience to TRC's Commercial and Community Enterprises Directorate, formed in 2011.
Mr Paul Sullivan
Phone: (02) 6767 5283
Fax: (02) 6767 5499
Email: trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Director Corporate and Governance
Robert Charlesworth
Robert is a Tamworth born and bred local on the Executive Management Team. Robert has been employed with Tamworth Regional Council for the last 10 years within the Corporate and Governance directorate as the Administration and Governance Manager. As a progressive step Robert was appointed Director Corporate and Governance in November 2011.
Robert and his wife Cynthia have two children, one of whom is a teacher at New England Girls School, Armidale and the other an accountant with a local Tamworth accounting firm. Robert is also a proud grandfather.
Robert is responsible for overseeing the corporate services that council provides including Council meetings, business papers and minutes, Council elections, community committees, access to documents held by Council, Information Technology, Financial Services, Citizen Services, Customer Service, Corporate and Community Property and commercial lands.
Mr Robert Charlesworth
Phone: (02) 6767 5442
Fax: (02) 6767 5499
Email: trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Director Planning and Community Services
This position is temporarily vacant.
While the role is being recruited, David Lewis, Bruce Mercer and Lisa Roberts are sharing Director responsibilities.
David Lewis is looking after after all aspects of planning and regulatory services, Bruce Mercer is in charge of cultural and community services, and Lisa Roberts is responsible for Integrated Planning and Reporting activities including the finalisation of the Community Strategic Plan and associated documents.
The recruitment processed is well under way and it is hoped that an offer will be made to the successful applicant before the end of March.
Phone: (02) 6767 5428
Fax: (02) 6767 5499
Email: trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Director Regional Services
Peter Resch
Peter has lived in Tamworth for 23 years since transferring from the former Yallaroi Shire (New South Wales) in 1988. He has held various positions with Council during that time, including Director Regional Services for the last 5 years. Peter is married to Sandy and their three children, Kurt, Kimberley and Tegan, have all grown up in Tamworth. Sandy is a School Teacher at Tamworth South Public, Kurt is currently at university in Queensland and Kimberley and Tegan are still attending Oxley High School. Peter believes he should be getting close to being called a 'local'.
Peter has played an important role in the growth of Tamworth Regional Council since its inception in 2004. The Regional Services Directorate is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of services to our community. Peter and his staff are committed to a continual improvement in the quality of those services.
Mr Peter Resch
Phone: (02) 6767 5510
Fax: (02) 6767 5499
Email: trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Director Water Enterprises
Bruce Logan
After graduating as a civil engineer, Bruce worked for 4 years at Moree Plains Shire Council before moving to Tamworth in 1991. Bruce held a number of roles across roads and drainage, and water and wastewater areas before being appointed to his present position in 2005.
With almost 20 years living in Tamworth, Bruce and his wife Dimity are convinced that this is the best place to raise their two children, Pia and Blair and that Tamworth offers the best of country living while offering city services.
Bruce is responsible for ensuring water and wastewater services provided by Council are sustainable, comply with legislative requirements, are provided efficiently and effectively and will meet the needs of individual communities into the future.
Mr Bruce Logan
Phone: (02) 6767 5811
Fax: (02) 6767 5499
Email: b.logan@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Executive Manager Human Services
Marie O’Connell
Marie recently moved to Tamworth from Ireland where she held the role of Head of Human Resources for Europe with a United States multi national.
She has visited the region many times in the past 10 years to see her sister. Marie and her family made the move to Tamworth as they love the mix of city and country living.
Marie is enjoying learning about Local Government and the importance it has in the region. She is passionate about the vision and values and looks forward to the journey ahead as TRC embarks on new era.
Ms Marie O'Connell
Phone: (02) 6767 5443
Fax: (02) 6767 5499
Email: trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Assistant General Manager and General Counsel
Peter Thompson
The Tamworth region is home to Peter, with the past four generations of his family living and working within 30 kilometres of the city. He loves the region and the people and he believes that it is the ideal place to settle into a rural lifestyle and enjoy a close family life.
Professionally, Peter is qualified in both science and law and is accredited by the Law Society of New South Wales as a specialist in Local Government and Planning Law. He is also a Notary Public. With 7 years experience in private practice, together with subsequent employment with the NSW Environment Protection Authority as a Senior Operations Officer and the Department of Land and Water Conservation, Peter provides a strong technical and practical approach to the role of Assistant General Manager and General Counsel.
Peter considers that working with a progressive Council is a privilege and he is guided by a goal of delivering the best possible professional service to facilitate practical outcomes for Council and the community it serves.
Mr Peter Thompson
Phone: (02) 6767 5284
Fax: (02) 6767 5499
Email: trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au