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Lucy Roffey

Summary

I am passionate about supporting local communities and building capacity to deliver great outcomes through strong partnerships. I am an authentic and ethical leader that thrives on building high performing teams and an engaged workforce. I am curious and innovative looking for creative solutions to complex problems.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager Corporate Services

Yarra City Council
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed areas of the Councillor induction program relating to financial management and integrated strategic planning
  • Developed the Business Case to support a $30m investment in digital transformation ERP solution
  • Lead the development of the Integrated Strategic Planning for the new Council including deliberative engagement on the Council Plan and Finance Plan.
  • Continued the implementation of the Financial Sustainability Strategy and integration with the new Council plan ensuring alignment with the Annual Budget
  • Developed the strategy for Enterprise Agreement negotiations including a review of Multi Employer Agreement impacts

CEO

Central Goldfields Shire Council
03.2018 - 08.2024
  • Implemented a major governance reform and transformation program to lead the organisation through Administration back to elected representation
  • Undertook 10 years of strategic planning over 3 years to provide strategic direction across land use planning, economic development, tourism, recreation and financial management
  • Developed a priority projects plan to attract government investment for key projects across the Shire
  • Implemented an organisational restructure to align with the new strategic direction and develop a high performing organisation

CEO

Buloke Shire Council
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Developed corporate strategies to improve the delivery of Corporate Services and improve financial sustainability including a Long Term Financial Plan, IT Strategy, Customer Service Strategy and an overarching Corporate Plan
  • Implemented cultural change program across the organisation using Human Synergistics Circumplex Model and associated tools
  • Developed an organisational capability framework to support professional development planning, recruitment and retention strategies
  • Developed a new approach to community engagement resulting in a 6 point increase in community satisfaction scores

Board Member

Homes Victoria
05.2021 - 03.2025

Chair of Financial Sustainability Committee

Director (Chair 2017-2021)

Coliban Water
10.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: T/O $120M
  • Lead the appointment and induction of a new Managing Director
  • Developed Strategy 2030 setting a new direction for Coliban and a broader role in economic prosperity and environmental stewardship
  • Implemented a governance review to align Board Committees with Strategy 2030
  • Developed stronger relationships with key partners including local governments, local traditional owners and catchment authorities
  • Member of Sub Committees - Audit and Finance; People and Safety

Director Corporate Services

Mount Alexander Shire
10.2010 - 01.2017

GM Corporate Services

Hepburn Shire Council
01.2009 - 01.2010

Director Commercial and Planning

ACMI
01.2005 - 01.2009

Director of Operations Spa Services

Westin Resort Cananda
01.2001 - 01.2004

Financial Controller

Polygram Film, Village Roadshow, Cinemedia, Lend Lease
01.1991 - 01.2001

Chartered Accountant

Ernst and Young
01.1988 - 01.1991

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Melbourne
10-1988

Skills

  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Strategy development & execution
  • Community and economic development
  • Organisational culture change
  • Business transformation
  • Governance, finance & risk

Other Professional Education

  • Director Induction and Training - State Government Executive Leadership Program
  • LGPro Cyber Security Masterclass
  • AICD IT Project Management Governance
  • Citizens Jury Mastercleass - VLGA
  • Women in Local Government Leadership -MAV

Timeline

General Manager Corporate Services

Yarra City Council
08.2024 - Current

Board Member

Homes Victoria
05.2021 - 03.2025

CEO

Central Goldfields Shire Council
03.2018 - 08.2024

Director (Chair 2017-2021)

Coliban Water
10.2017 - Current

CEO

Buloke Shire Council
01.2017 - 03.2018

Director Corporate Services

Mount Alexander Shire
10.2010 - 01.2017

GM Corporate Services

Hepburn Shire Council
01.2009 - 01.2010

Director Commercial and Planning

ACMI
01.2005 - 01.2009

Director of Operations Spa Services

Westin Resort Cananda
01.2001 - 01.2004

Financial Controller

Polygram Film, Village Roadshow, Cinemedia, Lend Lease
01.1991 - 01.2001

Chartered Accountant

Ernst and Young
01.1988 - 01.1991

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Melbourne
Lucy Roffey