Georges River Council employs a dedicated team of more than 600 people. This includes maintenance crews, early childhood educators, community officers, and project specialists.
Find out more about our directorates below. Find out how to join a dedicated and skilled team that supports the local community.
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Assets and Infrastructure
This directorate is responsible for leading, planning, delivering and managing developments. This includes delivering new infrastructure and services. It also involves responding to growth in residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
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Business and Corporate Services
The Business and Corporate Services directorate provides quality support services. These services meet the needs of internal and external customers now and in the future. This helps with effective planning and supports Council’s strategic initiatives.
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Community and Culture
This directorate works with the community to ensure it is connected. Our teams offer a range of lively programs and services to bring together our community. They offer cultural and creative activities. They also support our community's need for information.
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Early Learning and Child Safety.
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Cultural Engagement and Library Services.
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Sport and Community Facilities.
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Community Impact.
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Environment and Planning
Manages policies, systems, practices, and deliverables for the built environment and landscapes in Georges River.
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Office of General Manager
Our Office of General Manager is responsible for the following.
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Executive Services: Executive Services handles Council and Committee meetings. They organise briefings and workshops for our Councillors. They also ensure we meet our reporting requirements.
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City Futures:
The City Futures team includes Communications and Engagement, Marketing, and Economic Development.
The team works to strengthen both the Georges River community and Council through strategic advocacy, place branding, and relationship building. They lead communication, community engagement, and marketing initiatives, while also fostering partnerships and delivering projects that support community growth, economic development, and positive transformation across the area.
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General Counsel: Our General Counsel is responsible for the management of Council’s legal function. This includes running matters in Court and other tribunals and jurisdictions. They also offer training or advice to Council business units on legal issues.
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Internal Audit: Internal Audit provides independent, internal audit assurance services. This is to improve operational and governance processes and monitor compliance controls.
So Much More Happens Here at Council
Discover the many ways Council supports our community
Have you ever stopped to think about everything your local Council does to support our community?
Georges River Council is shining a spotlight on the people, places and services that help make our community a great place to live, work and connect.
So much more happens here than many people realise. This includes:
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Early Learning Services.
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Tree Protection.
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Library Services.
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Community Events.
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Customer Service.
More than roads, rates and rubbish
Roads, rates and rubbish are often the most recognised responsibilities of local government. However, Council delivers hundreds of services that support residents, businesses and visitors year-round.
Much of this work happens quietly in the background. It plays a vital role in creating a safe, connected, inclusive and vibrant community.
Follow the stories behind the services
Have a peek behind the scenes to meet the people delivering these services and learn more about the work that supports our community every day.
Discover the stories behind the services by following our So Much More Happens Here series.
Because every day, in ways both big and small, So Much More Happens Here!
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