Anne Pleash

Manager of Community Services

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Cairns North, Queensland, Australia

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Timeline
About me
Non-Executive Director ▪️ Stakeholder Engagement ▪️ Strategy ▪️Leadership▪️ Advocacy ▪️
Education
- The University of Queensland
  2000 - 2005
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.); Bachelor of Business Management History, Political Science, Management
- Lund University
  2004 - 2004
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Bachelor of Arts Business Administration and Management, General, History, Political Science
- Australian Institute of Company Directors
  2018 - 2018
  Company Directors Course Governance
- INSEAD
  2024 - 2024
  Corporate Strategy for Board Members Governance
Experience
- Carpentaria Shire Council
  Jun 2006 - Jun 2010
  Manager of Community Services
  Starting as the Community Development Officer, within a year was promoted to the Manager of Community Services with responsibility for three direct reports and eight in-direct reports.• Acknowledged as being the leadership catalyst for organisational change at Council.• Transformed the community services section of Council to be financially sustainable and service driven.• Secured funding for priority projects through relationships and influencing decision makers.• Coordinated the award winning ‘Domestic Violence –it’s not our game’ project which resulted in a 55% drop in domestic violence incidents; a 64% drop in breaches of domestic violence orders; and a cultural shift where domestic violence is now no longer normal. The model was transferred to other clubs across Australia and New Zealand, across multiple football codes and was featured on the 7:30 Report, Marie Claire magazine and NRL Footy Show. Show less
- AECOM (incorporating Davis Langdon, An AECOM Company)
  Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
  Consultant - Communication and Community
  Specialist communication and engagement thought leader on major infrastructure and planning projects. Project based roles for major government and private sector clients including Brisbane City Council, regional/remote Local Governments, Queensland Government and Origin Energy.• Sought-after by clients to provide trusted, practical and reliable strategic advice and dispute resolution/mediation services for major projects.• Led community engagement for town planning schemes for Kowanyama and Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Councils – winning National Award for Local Government.• Provided independent evaluations for process improvement for the Legacy Way Tunnel.• Responsible for advocating for the creation of the AECOM Reconciliation Action Plan.• Strategy plan development, resourcing, execution and review across diverse projects. Show less
- Hon Bob Katter MP
  Mar 2013 - May 2019
  Chief of Staff
  Chief of Staff to the Hon. Bob Katter MP, one of Australia’s most recognisable and iconic politicians, with a significant national media presence. Led a high performing team of 11 direct reports across four geographically separated offices in a high pressure and publicly scrutinised environment. • Seizing opportunities and making it happen – cutting through roadblocks to deliver outcomes with integrity, compliance to regulations and maintaining relationships.• Creating high performing, resilient and capable staff through building confidence, skills and mentoring. • Known across the political spectrum for high levels of integrity and trusted for honest, frank advice. • Ability to influence, advocate and get outcomes with ALP, LNP and crossbench.• Leading communities and stakeholder groups to create cohesion, unity and outcomes. • Influential negotiation and advocacy at the highest levels across the full spectrum of issues, complex policy and legislation.• Reputation, issues and crisis management in a highly visible role, including as media spokesperson. Show less
- Cassowary Coast Regional Council
  Jun 2019 - May 2020
  Executive Manager
  Operating from the Office of the CEO and responsible for strategic direction, organisational culture, communications and corporate projects for the Council. Led culture development program for the whole of organisation. Top performing, influential leader, as recognised in a 360 degree review and feedback from all sections of the workforce. Led from the frontline during COVID-19 lockdown to implement the Business Continuity Plan. Delivered integrated whole-of-organisation strategic communications and engagement plan. Show less
- Mission Consulting Solutions
  Jun 2020 - now
  Director
  Providing boards, private enterprise and government clients with strategy development, execution, policy formulation, communications and governance solutions.
- Dietitians Australia
  Jun 2020 - Nov 2024
  Advisory Committee Member
  The peak national body for dietetic and nutrition professionals, with over 7,000 members. Board Member Advocacy & Policy Advisory Committee – appointed for expertise in advocacy, negotiation and government relations. Public positioning Dieticians Australia as the pre-eminent, trusted and credible body on all dietetic issues in Australia.
- Charley's Chocolate
  Jul 2021 - now
  Non Executive Director
  Appointed to the board for communications, stakeholder engagement and government relations skills.Charley’s Chocolate started in 2012, as Australian Chocolate Pty Ltd and is now Australia’s biggest cocoa plantation. Charley’s Chocolate incorporates farm tours, cocoa plantations, commercial chocolate production, wholesale and farm-gate retail. In 2017 and 2019 Charley’s achieved elite global status when the international Cocoa Of Excellence program (known as the ‘chocolate Olympics’) at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, judged Charley’s Mount Edna cocoa as one of the world’s 18 finest. Show less
- Cancer Council Australia
  Oct 2022 - now
  Australia’s leading cancer charity, and the only Australian charity working across every aspect of every cancer, from research to prevention and support. Our vision is a cancer free future, and every day across the country our federation is working towards that, helping to reduce the physical, emotional and financial burden of cancer on the lives of all Australians. Appointed to the National Board as the consumer director for expertise in government relations, stakeholder engagement, communications and issues management. Show less
  - Deputy Chair
    Mar 2024 - now
  - Consumer Director
    Oct 2022 - now
- Advance Cairns
  Nov 2022 - now
  Advance Cairns Advisory Council Representative
  The Advance Cairns Advisory Council is established to advise and recommend to the Board on policy matters; evaluate and advise on economic growth opportunities and threats for Tropical North Queensland; and provides the Board with recommendations for achieving AdvanceCairns’ objectives in relation to key regional issues.
- Cacao and Chocolate of Australian Origin
  Feb 2023 - now
  Founding Non Executive Director
  The peak industry body for Australian chocolate makers and cacao growers with the purpose of furthering and supporting the interests of the Australian-Pacific Origin Cocoa and Chocolate industry.
- National Seniors Australia
  Mar 2023 - Nov 2024
  Non Executive Director
  National Seniors is a not-for-profit membership and advocacy organisation that gives older Australians – working and retired - a strong national voice. We have unrivalled access to policy-makers, world-class research and a thriving branch network. We tackle issues such as age discrimination, mature age employment, the Age Pension, social inclusion, cost of living concerns and more.
- La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
  Oct 2023 - now
  Bailli (President)
  The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is a truly international gastronomic association with over 25,000 members globally, The Chaines is dedicated to honouring the preservation of the traditions and practices of the old French guild in a completely contemporary and international context.The principal goal of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is to bring professional and non-professional, amateur members in over 80 member countries together to celebrate their passion for fine cuisines and wines and to aid and encourage the development of upcoming chefs and sommeliers worldwide through its national and international competitions as well as provide international food support and aid to those in need. Show less
- North West Hospital and Health Service
  Apr 2024 - now
  Our vision is to lead the delivery of safe, sustainable healthcare in our unique region with our diversepartners and communities.We partner with our communities to improve health outcomes by delivering valued, high-qualityand sustainable health services that are close to home. We aspire to be Queensland’s leading Hospital and Health Service delivering excellence in rural and remote health.
  - Board Member
    Jul 2024 - now
  - Chair Board Stakeholder Engagement Committee
    Jul 2024 - now
  - Member Board Executive Committee
    Apr 2024 - now
  - Member Board Finance and Performance Committee
    Apr 2024 - now
- Western Queensland PHN
  Oct 2024 - now
  Communinity Advisory Committee - Member
  Western Queensland PHN is one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) established and funded by the Commonwealth Government to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of primary care services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes.
Licenses & Certifications
- Corporate Strategy for Board Members
  INSEAD Executive Education
  Jul 2024
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Anne Pleash
  National Awards for Local Government Category Winner - Promoting Reconciliation, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council Planning Scheme, 2013 Federal Government Jul 2013 Cherbourg is a small town approximately 250 kilometres north-west of Brisbane in Queensland with a resident population of over 1,200, comprising more than 40 different Aboriginal clan groups including traditional owners. Cherbourg was originally founded as an Aboriginal settlement in the early 1900s and so has a diverse cultural heritage.A shared future is a great way to draw a community together. A local government planning scheme was developed by the Queensland Government to assist… Show more Cherbourg is a small town approximately 250 kilometres north-west of Brisbane in Queensland with a resident population of over 1,200, comprising more than 40 different Aboriginal clan groups including traditional owners. Cherbourg was originally founded as an Aboriginal settlement in the early 1900s and so has a diverse cultural heritage.A shared future is a great way to draw a community together. A local government planning scheme was developed by the Queensland Government to assist Indigenous councils to guide the growth of their communities. Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council is one of the first Queensland Indigenous councils to develop its own land-use and infrastructure plans.Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, in conjunction with the Remote Indigenous Land and Infrastructure Program Office, commissioned management organisations AECOM and Buckley Vann to prepare the first planning schemes for the Indigenous Cherbourg community. As part of Cherbourg's vision to become self-sufficient, the Cherbourg Planning Scheme documented the community's history as well as their vision for future.The focus on broad community collaboration and the future wellbeing of the whole Cherbourg township helped the community to concentrate on what the planning scheme could achieve. One of the key activities was for Elders and the community to work together to develop a map of significant places that documented the past, for use by future generations. As a result, the map has been used to engage the community in the planning scheme.The Planning Scheme will assist the Council, the Queensland Government and the Australian Government to make better planning decisions, and gives the community greater autonomy and a say in their future. Show less
- Awarded to Anne Pleash
  Young Manager of the Year Award - Regional Finalist Australian Institute of Management Excellence Awards 2010 The Awards recognise managers under the age of 30 who have the ability to manage complex tasks, people, processes and the macro-environment; recognition by others as showing excellence in management and leadership; effective communication of their organisation's goals and vision to all stakeholders or customers; a commitment to mentoring or other leadership activities and demonstrated financial management.
- Awarded to Anne Pleash
  National Category Winner – Strengthening Indigenous Communities National Awards for Local Government 2009 The ‘Domestic Violence – it’s not our game’ project won the category award and the overall National Award for Excellence presented by the Prime Minister.Prior to the project commencing Normanton had the highest rates of Domestic Violence in Queensland. The project, which I coordinated, sponsored the local football team and resulted in a 55% drop in domestic violence incidents; a 64% drop in breaches of domestic violence orders; and a cultural shift where domestic violence is now no… Show more The ‘Domestic Violence – it’s not our game’ project won the category award and the overall National Award for Excellence presented by the Prime Minister.Prior to the project commencing Normanton had the highest rates of Domestic Violence in Queensland. The project, which I coordinated, sponsored the local football team and resulted in a 55% drop in domestic violence incidents; a 64% drop in breaches of domestic violence orders; and a cultural shift where domestic violence is now no longer normal. Show less
- Awarded to Anne Pleash
  Overall Winner – National Award for Excellence, Awarded by the Prime Minister National Awards for Local Government 2009 The ‘Domestic Violence – it’s not our game’ project won the category award and the overall National Award for Excellence presented by the Prime Minister.Prior to the project commencing Normanton had the highest rates of Domestic Violence in Queensland. The project, which I coordinated, sponsored the local football team and resulted in a 55% drop in domestic violence incidents; a 64% drop in breaches of domestic violence orders; and a cultural shift where domestic violence is now no… Show more The ‘Domestic Violence – it’s not our game’ project won the category award and the overall National Award for Excellence presented by the Prime Minister.Prior to the project commencing Normanton had the highest rates of Domestic Violence in Queensland. The project, which I coordinated, sponsored the local football team and resulted in a 55% drop in domestic violence incidents; a 64% drop in breaches of domestic violence orders; and a cultural shift where domestic violence is now no longer normal. Show less
- Awarded to Anne Pleash
  Year of Women in Local Government - awarded one of two bursaries Queensland Government 2009