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, Queensland01.2025
Advanced Diploma of Government -
Churchill Education
Samford Village, Queensland01.2025
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership -
Churchill Education
Samford Village, Queensland01.2024
Advanced Diploma of Business -
Churchill Education
Samford Village, Queensland01.2024
Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning -
IPWEA
Online01.2019
Executive Leadership Program -
LGPro XLP
Melbourne, Victoria01.2018
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