Published on 11 July 2022
Weddin Shire Council has recently appointed Ms Noreen Vu as its new General Manager.
Mayor, Councillor Craig Bembrick said that Ms Vu was selected from a strong field of applicants and comes to Council with twelve (12) years' public service experience (local, State and Federal) and two (2) years in the private sector.
Her extensive tertiary qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation & Heritage), Bachelor of Applied Science (Eco Tourism), Master of Planning and Master of Environmental Law. Noreen is also halfway through her MBA.
Her work experience covers a wide range of senior management positions including the Department of Defence; Orange Sky Australia; Environment, Planning & Sustainable Development Directorate, ACT; Transport Canberra and City Services; as well as local government service at the councils of Yass and Coonamble.
Ms Vu commenced her new duties on Monday 4 July 2022 and has hit the ground running in acquainting herself with the vibrant nature of our Shire, as well as assessing the challenges and opportunities for our community.
A civic welcome for Ms Vu is to be held on Friday 15 July 2022; the Mayor and his fellow Councillors have invited community members to help welcome Ms Vu and her family to our Shire.