Restructure means new role for council director
DUBBO Regional Council’s (DRC) Director of Culture and Economy Natasha Comber will soon move into the new role of Director for Strategy, Engagement and Partnerships, a new division within DRC.
It’s all part of a restructure by DRC CEO Murray Wood. Mr Wood was required by legislation to establish a new structure for the organisation following the election of the council and the new senior staff structure was endorsed at the March 2022 ordinary council meeting.
Mr Wood said the new senior staff structure has a strong focus on improved community and stakeholder engagement.
“Since returning to council it’s been a priority of mine to restore relationships that have been strained over the last few years – it’s extremely important that DRC has the community and our relationship to our residents and businesses, alike, at the forefront of each decision we make.
“I’ve asked all the staff to have a rethink regarding strategic delivery of council services, now and well into the future, and this new focus on strategy and engagement will hopefully be the missing piece of a very large puzzle.
“I’d like to congratulate Ms Comber on obtaining the role and have every confidence that her history and investment into the organisation and the community will make her a great fit for the leader of this new and exciting area.”
Natasha Comber worked in the private sector prior to joining DRC 14 years ago and has since worked across a diverse range of portfolios in that time, including destination development, corporate business and regional experiences.
She said she’s thrilled to be leading a directorate centred on building relationships to improve services, strengthen community strategic planning processes and supporting regional growth.
“Effective collaboration with community, industry and government is critical to understanding and addressing challenges, creating shared solutions and realising new opportunities for our region,” Ms Comber said.
DRC’S new structure will maintain five divisional areas, but the scope of some divisions will change: Director of Organisational Performance; Director of Community, Culture and Places; Director of Infrastructure Delivery; Director of Environment and Planning; Director of Strategy, Engagement and Partnerships.
DRC is also undergoing recruitment for the roles of Director of Infrastructure Delivery and Director of Community, Culture and Places – they’re currently at the interview stage and information about the successful candidates will become available in the coming weeks.