How Council Works

General Manager – Steven Head

As chief executive officer the general manager implements the decisions of Council’s elected representatives. He is also responsible for the day-to-day management of Council as a corporate organisation and provides the most direct link between the councillors and staff.

Infrastructure and Major Projects Director – Fiona Leatham

Fiona manages the Infrastructure and Major Projects Division which is responsible for Hornsby Shire’s infrastructure, including roads, drains, community buildings and amenities. She also spearheads a range of initiatives including driving the delivery of high-profile projects, Hornsby Park and Westleigh Park, and leading our response to emergencies.

Fiona is an accomplished leader with an impressive track record and has a wealth of experience after spending more than 15 years at the City of Newcastle.

Corporate Support Division Director – Glen Magus

Glen manages the Corporate Support Division which is responsible for helping councillors and staff with a variety of services and facilities. Its duties include managing Council’s finances, human relations, customer service, administration, property services, technology and transformation.

Glen is a qualified CPA and has a Bachelor of Business, a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and a Master of Leadership and Management. He has spent the last 25 years in Local Government across two Councils. Since joining Hornsby Shire Council, Glen has held numerous roles and has served as Chief Financial Officer for several years. His main responsibility is to bring about improvement and efficiency to the organisation.

Community and Environment Division Director – Steve Fedorow

Encompassing community services and the arts including the management of Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby Mall and 26 community centres throughout the Shire; public event management; as well as providing community development services with focus areas extending from young people to the aged.

Council’s library network provides members of our community with the opportunity to borrow digital and print resources in English and other community languages as well as a range of programs to encourage literacy within the community.

Steve is the Director of the Community and Environment Division which encompasses the human side of Council’s services, as well as environmental management of our Shire. Steve is responsible for overseeing the provision of a diverse range of services including libraries, garbage and recycling services, community services and the arts, and management of our natural environment.

Steve has a degree in Environmental Health and has worked for Hornsby Shire Council since 2011.

Planning and Compliance Division Director – James Farrington

The Planning and Compliance Division seeks to strike a sustainable balance between the needs of Hornsby Shire’s growing population and the protection of our natural environment. Its main responsibility is helping to decide what developments are allowed to proceed and the standards they need to meet.

James has a degree in town planning and has worked at Hornsby Shire Council since 1997. He is eager to prepare for the future housing and employment needs of residents through a planning framework that attracts investment and promotes sustainable development.