Council Administrator Suzanna Sheed AM to step down in February

Published on 13 January 2025

Suzanna Sheed AM has today announced that she will be stepping down from the Moira Shire Council Panel of Administrators to spend more time with family.

Administrator Sheed was appointed to Moira Shire Council’s Panel of Administrators on 8 June 2023. The panel is tasked with addressing issues raised through a Commission of Inquiry into Moira Shire Council including creating a strong focus on good governance and addressing a range of other priority actions.

Additionally, during her time with Council, her focus has been on advocating for socio-economic improvement and growth for the region, as well as setting a long-term strategic approach that is community focussed.

Administrator Sheed said a key achievement for the Panel of Administrators had been establishing a strong leadership culture at Council, which includes the commencement of new CEO Matthew Morgan in January 2024 and the subsequent focus on rebuilding effective leadership and accountability across Council.

“As Administrators, we have worked hard over the past 18 months to address the challenges faced by Moira Shire Council focusing on establishing robust governance practices and assembling a dedicated leadership team,” Administrator Sheed said.

“The work that has been undertaken, not only within the executive leadership, but at every level of leadership within the organisation, has been important to create the foundational improvements needed and which will serve the community well into the future.

“Advocacy has been critical for the Panel of Administrators. During recent years, and particularly during the last 12 months, the region has faced significant challenges and impacts from changes in policy decisions, especially around water buy backs.

“These have had, and will continue to have, a major impact on the Moira region, and it has been important for us as Administrators to continue to undertake advocacy at every level to improve outcomes for our region.”

Administrator Sheed also served as the Chair of the Goulburn Valley Libraries Board, as well as Chairing the Numurkah Flood Levee Committee and working closely on the Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre revitalisation.

“It’s been a privilege to work with the residents and communities of Moira Shire, and it is an honour to have worked in a region that I am so familiar with,” Administrator Sheed said.