Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Warren Groves

Whitemark,Australia

Summary

Proven executive leader with 24+ years of senior management experience in local government, law enforcement, and community leadership. Extensive record of delivering strategic reforms, major infrastructure projects, advocacy programs, and organisational cultural change. Respected for values-based leadership, government relations, and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Flinders Council
02.2020 - Current
  • – Led organisational and cultural change.
  • – Developed advocacy program with Mayor securing strategic funding.
  • – Co-designed values-based long-term strategic, financial and asset management plans.
  • – Delivered major projects including Palana Road sealing and transfer to State Government ownership, Airport revitalisation, and Flinders Island Marina and Safe Harbour.

Manager Environment & Community Safety

Northern Grampians Shire Council
08.2014 - 01.2020
  • – Acting Director of Infrastructure & Environment (11 months).
  • - Secondment to Southern Grampians Shire Council as Acting Director Shire Futures (August 2018 - November 2018)
  • – Led compliance and regulatory teams across multiple functions.
  • – Championed service reviews and organisational change.
  • – Managed delivery of major community projects.

Station Commander & Leadership Roles

Victoria Police
01.1988 - 01.2014
  • – Managed multiple police stations and led municipal emergency coordination.
  • – Responded to and managed large critical incidents.
  • – Supervised, mentored, and developed teams of police officers.
  • – Investigated complex fraud, homicide, and arson cases.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Management - Learning

Churchill Education
Samford Village, Queensland
01.2025

Advanced Diploma of Government -

Churchill Education
Samford Village, Queensland
01.2025

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership -

Churchill Education
Samford Village, Queensland
01.2024

Advanced Diploma of Business -

Churchill Education
Samford Village, Queensland
01.2024

Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning -

IPWEA
Online
01.2019

Executive Leadership Program -

LGPro XLP
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2018

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership & Governance
  • Advocacy & Government Relations
  • Community Engagement
  • Infrastructure & Asset Management
  • Organisational Culture & Change
  • Emergency Management
  • Financial & Risk Management

Accomplishments

  • Secured grant funding for Flinders Airport revitalisation (electrical and navigation systems) upgrade project.
  • Delivered the Flinders Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) through collaboration and extensive community engagement.
  • Led the Flinders Island Marine & Safe Harbour Project through political, funding and compliance challenges.
  • Implemented organisation-wide cultural, safety, and continuous improvement review.
  • Recipient of National Medal and Police Service Medals (Australian Honours System).

Affiliations

  • Associate, Governance Institute of Australia (AGIA)
  • Member, LG Professionals Tasmania
  • Past Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors

Timeline

General Manager

Flinders Council
02.2020 - Current

Manager Environment & Community Safety

Northern Grampians Shire Council
08.2014 - 01.2020

Station Commander & Leadership Roles

Victoria Police
01.1988 - 01.2014

Graduate Diploma of Management - Learning

Churchill Education

Advanced Diploma of Government -

Churchill Education

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership -

Churchill Education

Advanced Diploma of Business -

Churchill Education

Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning -

IPWEA

Executive Leadership Program -

LGPro XLP
Warren Groves