Our departments
Six departments make up the business. Each page shows the purpose, the people, the measures that matter and the systems the team works in.
Governance and Customer Service
Runs the front counter, the call centre and the customer request system, supports council meetings and councillors, maintains the delegations and policy registers, handles freedom of information and privacy requests, and coordinates the audit and risk committee.
Finance and Rates
Prepares the annual budget and long-term financial plan, levies and collects rates and charges, manages payments, debtors and creditors, administers financial hardship and rebate applications, and produces the monthly and annual financial reports for council and the Auditor-General.
Planning and Building Services
Administers the Brightwater Planning Scheme, assesses planning permit applications, provides strategic planning advice to council, issues building permits, inspects building work and manages heritage overlays and native title considerations across the shire.
Infrastructure and Works
Plans, builds and maintains the shire's roads, bridges, footpaths, drainage, buildings, parks and plant fleet from the Kellerton depot, manages the capital works program and asset management plans, and responds to storm, flood and road emergencies after hours.
Community Safety and Regulatory Services
Enforces local laws, parking controls, animal management and fire prevention requirements, conducts environmental health inspections, issues permits and infringements, prepares briefs of evidence for court, and manages conflict with fairness and safety.
Community Development and Libraries
Delivers library, youth, early years and maternal and child health services, runs the community grants program, coordinates community consultations and public education campaigns, and supports volunteer committees, events and emergency relief and recovery.