About the Organisation

Golden Plains Shire Council employees over 240 people in a diverse range of roles throughout the Shire.

Three Directors together with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) form the Senior Management Team (SMT) and lead the organisation.  

Chief Executive Officer

Shane Walden

Golden Plains Shire Council announced the appointment of Shane Walden as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Shane will begin his new role on Monday 2 September 2024, succeeding Eric Braslis who resigned as CEO earlier this year.

With more than 20 years’ experience in engineering, asset management and operational environments, seamlessly transitioning between depot settings, boardrooms, and Council chambers, Shane is known for building and maintaining productive and constructive relationships in complex stakeholder environments.

Shane holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Australian Institute of Business and multiple certifications in data analysis, visualisation, and data-driven decision-making. His leadership and management style blends a personable, down-to-earth approach with a commitment to fiscal responsibility, efficient business processes and organisational integration to optimise customer experience.

Director Infrastructure & Development Phil Josipovic	Acting Director Community Planning & Growth  Emma Wheatland	Director Corporate Services  Lynnere Gray