Scott Mason

Chief Executive Officer

Background

Scott has spent the past 32 years working in local government in Monto, Gayndah and Diamantina Shire Councils and Central Highlands Regional Council (the last 3 Councils as CEO).

He then joined Townsville City Council. He has been Secretary of the Central Highlands Development Corporation and is Chair of the Queensland Great Artesian Basin Advisory Council, a member of the Queensland Water Directorate Technical Reference Group.

Scott has a strong value set comprised of authenticity, courage and vulnerability.

He has led and participated in many recruitment Panels throughout his career over the last 22 years, recruiting for senior executive roles and specialist technical roles.

Scott recently commenced a consulting career through which he intends to assist local government to consolidate and improve in the important services it provides.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Economics – University of New England
  • Advanced Negotiation Skills – Scotwork Australia
  • Australian Applied Management Colloquium – Workplace Training Advisory Australia

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