Biannual Personal Interests Return Summary for the CEO and Nominated Officers March 2025

The Local Government Act 2020 (Victoria) and associated regulations state that Council must publish a summary of the matters disclosed in the personal interest returns of certain specified officers. Personal interest returns are completed by specified officers to promote transparency and integrity in the operation of local government.

Rebecca McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Rebecca McKenzie
Position held by specified person Chief Executive Officer
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 3 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Zoological Park and Gardens Board (Director/Chair of Board)
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of DARE Superannuation Fund (Self-Managed Super Fund)
5. Paid employment Zoological Parks and Gardens Board (Chair and Board Director)
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own of have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Jane Price, Interim Director Community Wellbeing

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Jane Price
Position held by specified person Interim Director Community Wellbeing
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 5 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Tweddle Child & Family Health Service (Director)
JSP Foresight Pty Ltd (Director)
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest JSP Foresight Pty Ltd
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Kellie Vise, Director Customer and Community Experience

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Kellie Vise
Position held by specified person Director Customer and Community Experience
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 7 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Truscott’s Pest Control
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Family member is employed by a Council contractor. Processes are in place to manage any conflict.

Rosa Zouzoulas, Director Planning and Place

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Rosa Zouzoulas
Position held by specified person Director Planning and Place
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 17 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body KSM Design & Construct P/L
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Niall McDonough, Director Sustainability Assets and Leisure

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Niall McDonough​
Position held by specified person Director Sustainability Assets and Leisure
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 11 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Brooke Ranken, Manager Community Safety and Compliance

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Brooke Ranken
Position held by specified person Manager Community Safety and Compliance
Date of specified person lodged the personal interest return 26 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Diana Vaynrib Zaikin, Manager Legal, Risk and Governance

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Diana Vaynrib Zaikin
Position held by specified person Manager Legal, Risk and Governance
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 25 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Victoria Body Corporate Services Pty Ltd - Member of Owners Corporation Committee
Sic Parvis Magna Holdings Pty Ltd – Director and Beneficiary
AZ & DV Holdings Pty Ltd – Director and Beneficiary
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of AZ & DV Holdings Pty Ltd as the Trustee for AZ & DV self-managed super fund
Sic Parvis Magna Holdings Pty Ltd as Trustee for Sic Parvis Magna Discretionary Trust
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Owner and principal place of residence is within the suburb of Melbourne
Investment property within the suburb of Glen Huntly 
Investment property within the suburb of Melbourne
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest AZ & DV Holdings Pty Ltd (self-managed super fund)
Sic Parvis Magna Holdings Pty Ltd (investment activities)
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Jarrod Cole, Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Jarrod Cole
Position held by specified person Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 21 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received  Nil
12. Other interests Nil

John Vastianos, Chief Financial Officer

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person John Vastianos
Position held by specified person Chief Financial Officer
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 3 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Kirsty James, Chief People Officer

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Kirsty James
Position held by specified person Chief People Officer
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 24 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Kerr & Partners Pty Ltd (Trustee of Kerr Family Trust)
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest

Kerr & Partners Pty Ltd (Trustee of Kerr Family Trust) – Director and beneficiary of the Trust.

10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Geoffrey Hills, Manager Community and Economic Development

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Geoffrey Hills
Position held by specified person Manager Community and Economic Development
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 27 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nill
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Owner and principal place of residence is within the suburb of Caulfield North
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest

Nil

10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Matt Slavin, Manager City Futures

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Matt Slavin
Position held by specified person Manager City Futures
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 14 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Owner and principal place of residence is within the suburb of Cheltenham
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Leigh Northwood, Strategic Property Manager

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Leigh Northwood
Position held by specified person Strategic Property Manager
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 17 April 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Nicoleta Babatsikos, Municipal Building Surveyor / Co-ordinator Statutory Building Services

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Nicoleta Babatsikos
Position held by specified person Municipal Building Surveyor / Co-ordinator Statutory Building Services
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 21 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Precision Building Consultants Pty Ltd (Director)
BNA Investments Pty Ltd (Director)
B & B Superannuation Pty Ltd (Director)
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Green PNT Trust (investment activities)
B & B Superannuation Fund (self-managed superannuation fund)
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Investment property within the suburb of Bentleigh
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Precision Building Consultants Pty Ltd (Trustee)
B & B Superannuation Pty Ltd (Trustee)
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Precision Building Consultants Pty Ltd (Trustee)
BNA Investments Pty Ltd (investment activities)
B & B Superannuation Pty Ltd (Trustee)
Graf Building Consultants (investment activities)
Green PNT Pty Ltd (Trustee)
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Partner owns a property in City of Bayside

Pauline Hassakis, Manager Procurement and Contracts

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Pauline Hassakis
Position held by specified person Manager Procurement and Contracts
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 27 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality

Principal place of residence is within the suburb of Carnegie

8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Robert Parker, Manager Customer Experience

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Robert Parker 
Position held by specified person Manager Customer Experience
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 27 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Alex Leamy, Manager Public Affairs

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Alex Leamy
Position held by specified person Manager Public Affairs
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 3 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality Nil
8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Lauren Richardson, Manager Planning and Building Services

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Lauren Richardson
Position held by specified person Manager Planning and Building Services
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 3 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality

Principal place of residence in Chelsea

8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Other interests Nil

Aglaia Nikas, Head of Enterprise Project Management Office

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Aglaia Nikas
Position held by specified person Head of Enterprise Project Management Office
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 27 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality

Nil

8. Shares owned or beneficial interest Nil
9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Other interests Nil

Karling Colomiere, Coordinator Councillor Business

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Karling Colomiere
Position held by specified person Coordinator Councillor Business
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 27 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body Nil
2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality

Nil

8. Shares owned or beneficial interest

Nil

9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Keeks Cheeks Makeup Artistry
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Andrea Pogue, Manager Organisation Strategy

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Andrea Pogue
Position held by specified person Manager Organisation Strategy
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 21 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body

Shepparton Access (Deputy Chair)

Museum of Vehicle Evolution (Board Director)

2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality

Nil

8. Shares owned or beneficial interest

Nil

9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil

Charalambos Harley Moraitis, Manager Life Stages

Summary of Personal Interests Response
Name of specified person Charalambos Harley Moraitis
Position held by specified person Manager Life Stages
Date specified person lodged the personal interest return 4 March 2025
1. Corporate Directorships or members of a governing body

Nil

2. Member of an unincorporated association Nil
3. Partnerships or joint ventures Nil
4. Trusts that you are a trustee or a beneficiary of Nil
5. Paid employment Nil
6. Consultancies, contracts or agencies Nil
7. Land that you own or have beneficial interest in the municipality or adjoining municipality

Principal place of residence is within the suburb of St Kilda
Beneficial interest in a property in the suburb of St Kilda
Beneficial interest in a property in the suburb of St Kilda

8. Shares owned or beneficial interest

Viridian Advisory (Share investment)

9. Companies which you solely or jointly with family members hold a controlling interest Nil
10. Personal Debt Nil
11. Gifts received Nil
12. Other interests Nil