Everyone in our community deserves to move in a way that feels good for them, but we know that for many women and girls, finding the time and space to get active can feel hard – particularly when you’re juggling other priorities like school, work and family commitments. That’s why we're focusing on women and girls between Monday, May 26 and Wednesday, July 16.
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Justine has over 12 years of Local Government experience in rural land use planning, economic and community development, sport, recreation and open space planning. She was awarded Master of Urban Planning and Environment from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), in addition to a B.A. from La Trobe University.
Justine commenced working for Northern Grampians Shire Council in 2014 as a Statutory and Strategic Planner, and later as Manager Economic Growth. Following 18 months with Horsham Rural City Council, she returned to NGSC to deliver Council's Economic Development Strategy, 2021-31 and was later appointed to the role of Manager Economic and Community Futures.
As Director Justine is responsible for leading the development, communication and evaluation of council frameworks, strategies and policies that support the delivery of economic development, strategic planning (land use, recreation plans, Council Plan, Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and coordination of other long-term plans), government partnerships, community development, community engagement and the delivery of innovative projects.
This includes:
Strategic land use planning
Sport, recreation, active transport and open space planning
Business support
Tourism
Community development
Advocacy and engagement
Active communities - Leisure and Recreation
Community care
Childcare and kindergartens
Maternal Child Health and Supported Playgroups
Libraries