New Council CEO named

Making “meaningful positive differences to the town is the goal of Robert Jennings, who will replace Rex Mooney as the Alice Springs Town Council Chief Executive Officer.

Making “meaningful positive differences to the town is the goal of Robert Jennings, who will replace Rex Mooney as the Alice Springs Town Council Chief Executive Officer.

Mayor Damien Ryan announced the appointment this week.

Mr Jennings has worked as a general manager or CEO in country Victoria before four years at Nannup, near Margaret River, in WA and the Katherine Town Council for the past four years and four months.

Mr Jennings, who is married and has a son, will begin in his position in late August.

“I believe win-wins are possible for everyone,” he said.

“I have visited Alice Springs quite a lot especially in my roles with the NT Planning Commission and Regional Development Australia NY.

“It would be great to have a long stay in Alice Springs.”

His time as CEO of Katherine Town Council has meant numerous successful dealings with the NT Government.

Mr Ryan said the council searched around Australia and had a large number of candidates to choose the successor to Mr Mooney from.

“Robert was the standout candidate and we are pleased he will come to head our team,” he said.

“After an extensive recruitment process, we are pleased to announce that Robert will be joining the Alice Springs Town Council team.

“Robert has worked in both private and public sectors, has more than 10 years of experience in local government; including his most recent role as CEO at Katherine Town Council giving him an appreciation for Territory communities.

“I also take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to retiring CEO Rex Mooney, who has dedicated 16 and a half years of service to the Alice Springs community.”

With a strong background in economics, architecture, urban design and development, Mr Jennings is looking forward to embracing his new role.

“I’m keen to be working with the council team to continue to deliver a high standard of municipal services while also working with the broader Alice Springs community towards driving council projects and initiatives,” he said.

Mr Jennings will commence his five -year contract in the CEO role from late August.