City of Greater Bendigo Director Healthy Communities & Environments Stacy Williams will depart the organisation at the end of the month to take on the Chief Executive Officer role at Murray River Council.
Stacy joined the City in July 2022, having previously worked as the Director of Community Wellbeing at Gannawarra Shire and prior at Campaspe Shire.
During her time with the City, Stacy's significant achievements include winning the 2024 LGPro Diversity and Inclusion award for the City's Equity Impact Assessment process, securing funding for the Heathcote Civic Precinct project, the purchase of both the Bendigo Animal Relief Centre and Backhaus Oval, which are both providing opportunities for future development to support growing community needs, the successful transition of Aged Care services to new providers and providing critical response and recovery support through flood and storm emergencies.
CEO Andrew Cooney congratulated Ms. Williams on her new role.
"Stacy has been a great leader for the City, and we are excited and proud of her appointment as the CEO of Murray River Council. Stacy is a skilled communicator who will be a great advocate for staff and support for Council. Murray River Council can look forward to welcoming a great, people-oriented leader for their organisation and community," Mr Cooney said.
"Stacy can be very proud of her time at the City and the way she has led the Healthy Communities & Environments directorate to help enhance the overall wellbeing of our city in the short and long term.
"I am pleased that she will remain in the region so we can continue to work together to deliver positive outcomes for communities."
Ms Williams said she is looking forward to this next chapter.
"My time at Bendigo has been amazing. I have worked alongside a wonderful team who are passionate about the Bendigo community and delivering exceptional services. I wish the Mayor, Andrew and the City of Greater Bendigo team all the very best" Ms Williams said.
"I look forward to taking my learnings at the City and supporting not only the Murray River community but contributing to the continued growth and development of regional Vic/NSW Boarder communities"
Ms Williams last day with the City will be Friday April 11.
