Michael McCabe – Director Communities and Place

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Michael is an experienced Director of multi-disciplinary planning, regulatory, environmental, property, asset and infrastructure teams. Michael possesses a proven track record of success across diverse fields including local government, property and financial services sectors.

Holding a Master's in Property Development, Michael is passionate about exploring the intersection of planning, property, and service delivery, with a focus on achieving valuable results for the community. His experience includes managing the complexities of high-growth urban areas and the unique needs of rural environments and natural landscapes.

Michael is a values-based leader who focuses on people, performance and continuous improvement in the interests of customers and the community. He is committed to fostering strong community engagement to gain a deep understanding of stakeholder needs and ensure the Council effectively delivers its extensive range of services. 

Michael can be contacted on 1300 680 888 or mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au 

The Communities and Place Directorate comprises the following areas:

Development Assessment & Regulation - Manager, Jon Shillito

Jon Shillito Manager Development Assessment and Regulation

  • Coordinator Fast Track Assessment
    - Accelerated Assessment
    - Heritage Projects
    - Statutory Planning

  • Coordinator Planning Assessment
    - Development Assessment
    - Local Planning Panel

  • Coordinator Compliance and Regulation
    - Ranger Services
    - Development Compliance
    - Monitoring and Certification
    - Environmental Health

  • Coordinator Development Engineering 

Waste, Environment and Sustainability - Manager, Barry Arthur

Barry Arthur Manager Environment and Sustainability

  • Coordinator Natural Resource Projects
    - Bushcare and Citizen Science
    - Bushfire Management
    - Koalas and Private Land Conservation
    - Biodiversity Projects
    - Environmental Education

  • Coordinator Sustainability Services
    - Environmental Monitoring
    - Sustainability Projects
  • Coordinator Waste Services
    - Weighbridge Operations
    - Waste Education Project & Policy
    - Waste Strategy and Contracts

  • Coordinator Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) Operations
    - RRC Operations

Strategic Outcomes - Manager, Jessica Lintern

Jessica Lintern Manager Strategic Outcomes


• Coordinator Strategic Policy
- Planning Proposals and Strategic Policy Development
- Development Control Plan
- Heritage
- Local Infrastructure Development Contributions

• Coordinator Strategy and Place
- Local Housing Strategy and New Living Areas Planning
- Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS)
- Town Centre and Place Plans
-  Master Planning

• Economic Development 
- Economic development and investment attraction
- Business engagement, networks, and partnerships
- Economic Strategy, insights, and industry development 

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