Date: 29 June 2026
Hepburn Shire Council has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Bradley Thomas, with his last day to be Friday 21 August 2026.
Mr Thomas joined the council in 2019 and has served as CEO since 2021. The council’s media release credited him with leading the organisation through a significant period of change, including work on shifting the council toward financial sustainability.
Mayor Cr Tony Clark thanked Mr Thomas for his contribution to the council and the Hepburn Shire community.
“Bradley has been instrumental in commencing the major change program to shift the organisation towards financial sustainability,” Cr Clark said. “On behalf of all Councillors, I would like to say thank you to Bradley for his dedication and work.”
Mr Thomas said it had been a privilege to serve in the role.
“I am incredibly proud of the way our staff have worked together to deliver outcomes for our community,” he said. “Local government allows for meaningful and deeply important work, and I have seen first-hand the dedication, care and professionalism our people bring to the Hepburn Shire each and every day.”
Council has indicated it will announce interim CEO arrangements and a timeline for permanent recruitment in the near future.