City's main administration building
Find out about our CEO, Executive Team and corporate structure. Access to the City's Organisational chart is also provided.

Executive Team

The City's Chief Executive Officer, along with the Executive Team and staff, is responsible for implementing the decisions of Council and providing a range of services.

The Executive Team consists of four Executive Directors who oversee the following directorates:

  • Corporate Services
  • Development Services
  • Technical Services
  • Community Services.

Corporate structure

For more information on the City of Armadale's directorates and departments, please refer to the City's Organisational chart below.

Chief Executive Officer

CEO Joanne Abbiss

CEO Joanne Abbiss

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides leadership to the organisation, is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the City of Armadale, and directly oversees the following key areas:

  • City Projects
  • Economic Development and Tourism
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Mayor's Office.

Corporate Services Directorate

Executive Director, Jason Lyon

Executive Director, Jason Lyon

The Corporate Services Directorate is responsible for the following areas:

  • Financial management
  • IT and records management
  • Councillor services and governance
  • Rating
  • Administration
  • Electoral matters.

Development Services Directorate

Executive Director, Paul Sanders

Executive Director, Paul Sanders

The Development Services Directorate is responsible for the following areas:

  • Planning and development
  • Town Planning Schemes
  • Land use
  • Building and health control
  • Noise control
  • Immunisation
  • Signage.

Technical Services Directorate

Executive Director, Mike Andrews

Executive Director, Mike Andrews

The Technical Services Directorate is responsible for the following areas:

  • Building maintenance
  • Roads, footpaths and drainage
  • Environment, parks and reserves
  • Waste and recycling collections
  • Composting and landfill
  • Maintenance of Council assets
  • Support services.

Community Services Directorate

Executive Director, Suzette van Aswegen

Executive Director, Suzette van Aswegen

The Community Services Directorate is responsible for the following areas:

  • Community development and events
  • Recreation and leisure
  • Library and Heritage Services
  • Museums
  • Fire and Emergency Services
  • Rangers
  • Armadale Aquatic Centre.

Page Last Reviewed 22 August 2023