Council announces Acting General Manager

Published on 25 February 2025

Council resolved to appoint Nick Tobin to the position of Acting General Manager at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Monday 24 February.

Council's current General Manager, Mitchell Murphy, tendered his resignation last week and has taken up an opportunity in the private sector in Queensland.

Mr Tobin will provide leadership and support to the organisation while Council recruits for a new General Manager.

A comprehensive recruitment process will now commence, based on the framework approved by Council at the meeting.

Mr Tobin has extensive local government experience which includes more than seven years in the role of General Manager at Willoughby City Council and 12 months in the role of Acting General Manager at Hunter’s Hill Council in 2021. Since then, he has spent time as the General Manager of Moree Plains Shire Council and has assisted various other councils with major community infrastructure projects.

Mr Tobin said he looks forward to once again working with the Mayor, Councillors and dedicated staff for the benefit of the Hunters Hill community.

“Hunter’s Hill Council has a number of transformational projects on its agenda and I’m committed to keeping these projects moving forward and ensuring that the community is fully engaged,” he said.

Hunter's Hill Council Mayor Zac Miles is happy to welcome Mr Tobin back to the municipality.

"During his previous tenure at Council, Nick helped prepare the way for many of the projects we delivered, and I look forward to seeing him drive our current programs and continue to provide excellent service to the community," Cr Miles said.

Mr Tobin will commence in the position on Monday, 10 March.