Our executive team

Yarra Ranges Council is led by the Chief Executive Officer, who operates under the delegation of the elected Council and is responsible for the overall management and performance of all council operations, services and infrastructure delivery. The Chief Executive Officer, along with a group of directors, forms Council’s Executive Team.

For more information about our organisation structure view our organisation chart.(PDF, 2MB)

Tammi Rose - Chief Executive Officer

Tammi Rose joined Yarra Ranges Council as Chief Executive Officer in 2019. She is a passionate values based leader with 25 years’ experience working across public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Kath McClusky - Director of Planning and Sustainable Futures

Kath has more than 21 years' experience in Local Government and is a qualified planner with experience in strategic, land use, social and sustainability planning. She is committed to improving outcomes for the community in the planning and economic development functions of Council.

Hjalmar Philipp - Director of Built Environment & Infrastructure

Hjalmar joined the organisation in 2023 as Director of Built Environment and Infrastructure. He brings a wealth of international and local government expertise to Yarra Ranges.

Leanne Hurst - Director of Communities

Leanne has 27 years of experience in local government. Leanne’s approach to leadership is guided by a clear set of personal values and guiding principles that put people and community at the centre.

Vincenzo Lombardi Director of Corporate Services

Vincenzo joined Yarra Ranges Council as Director Corporate Services in 2025. With a decade of experience in the local government sector, Vincenzo is passionate about contributing to local communities and enjoys the diverse range of services that local government offers.

Amee Cooper - Executive Strategic Advisor

Amee is a specialist in enhancing government services to meet community needs. Amee leverages government relationships, innovation and future-focus to build outcomes that community and Council can both be proud of.