Chief Executive Officer - Fiona Le Gassick

Graduate Certificate In Management
Advanced Diploma of Management (Marketing)
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Art (Psychological and Sociology)
Australian Institute of Company Directors

Fiona has led a rich career across a number of organisations, sectors and portfolios within Victoria and Tasmania.

Fiona has expertise, strengths and experience in strategic and business planning, government and stakeholder relations, industry and community engagement, business and workforce development, and cultural change.

She also brings in-depth knowledge on strategic marketing and communications, customer service, people management, development and leadership, service model development, financial management and leading organisational and community transformation.

Prior to returning to Greater Shepparton City Council as CEO, Fiona has held director, management and leadership roles at Council, TasTAFE (Tasmania),  GOTAFE, Berry Street and the former Victorian Department of Human Services, including a recent stint as acting Chief Operating Officer at TasTAFE.

As a skilled and result-driven Executive, Fiona is able to conceive and transform strategic ideas, into tangible opportunities and outcomes. Working in partnership, she further has the ability to deliver projects that best position an organisation, industry or region in a competitive environment.

Fiona has qualifications in management, marketing, psychology, sociology and social work and is a graduate of the Australian Company Directors course.

Fiona has been an active Board member for a range of community and commercial organisations in both Greater Shepparton and Tasmania, including undertaking the role as Board and Sub-Committee Chair.

As the Chief Executive Officer, Fiona is responsible for:

  • Assisting the Council in the update and implementation of long-term strategic directions in operational terms.
  • Providing leadership and authoritative advice to the Council and Committees on the strategic directions, policies and review mechanisms for Council.
  • Promoting and representing the Council to governments and government authorities in order to gain support and investment to achieve Council goals and best outcomes for Greater Shepparton.
  • Leading and developing the Council to ensure that it maintains its status as a high-functioning organisation and that its functions are benchmarked against best national and international practice.