Staff

Executive Team 

Our executive team leads with integrity, vision, and dedication. Comprising seasoned professionals from diverse fields, they steer our council towards achieving its strategic goals and serving our community's best interests. The executive team comprises:

  • Chief Executive Officer – John Thomas
  • Director of Service Delivery - Karen Oldaker
  • Director of Infrastructure and Technical Services - Dorothea Janczewska
  • Director of Corporate Services - Karen Parry 

Darwin Support Office

The Darwin Support Office is a vital hub that ensures the efficient operation of our council. With approximately 15 dedicated employees, the office handles key functions, including finance, governance, human resources and infrastructure and project management. Together, these functions support the council in delivering high-quality services to our community.

We are located at:

Unit 1 / 4 Albatross Street, Winnellie NT 0820
Post: GPO Box 36294, Winnellie NT 0821.
Email: info@westdaly.nt.gov.au
Phone: 08 7922 6403

Wadeye

Carla Nicholas - A/Community Services Manager
For enquiries please email: carla.nicholas@westdaly.nt.gov.au
Office: (08) 8977 8704

Our team numbers in Wadeye are approximately 40.

Wadeye is a dry community and whilst it is a gazetted town, a reminder to all visitors and Contractors to please ensure that you have a NLC permit prior to travelling to Wadeye.

Nganmarriyanga

Chris Kassman - Community Services Manager 
For enquiries please email:  chris.kassman@westdaly.nt.gov.au
Phone: (08) 8977 8500

Our team numbers in Nganmarriyanga are approximately 16.

Nganmarriyanga is a dry community and whilst it is a gazetted town, a reminder to all visitors and Contractors to please ensure that you have a NLC permit prior to travelling to Nganmarriyanga.

Peppimenarti

Ben Ridgway - A/Community Services Manager 
For enquiries please email:  ben.ridgway@westdaly.nt.gov.au
Phone: (08) 8977 8600

Our team numbers in Peppimenarti are approximately 16.

A reminder to all visitors and Contractors to please ensure that you have a NLC permit prior to travelling to Peppimenarti.

Local Restrictions apply for our region including:

  • Alcohol Protected Area
  • General Restricted Area

Liquor Permits are required in the West Daly region. For how to apply for an individual liquor permit please visit the Northern Territory Government website at: https://nt.gov.au/law/alcohol/permits/apply-for-an-individual-liquor-permit/how-to-apply-for-an-individual-liquor-permit