Following a competitive recruitment process, Hilltops Councillors have expressed great satisfaction in their appointment Anthony O'Reilly as the new General Manager to lead the organisation.
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Mr O'Reilly has been with Eurobodalla Shire Council for the past eight years and is the serving Director of Corporate and Commercial Services.
Hilltops Council says he has impressive academic qualifications - a Master of Local Government from the University of Technology Sydney, a Master of Dispute Resolution (Honours) from the University of Technology Sydney, a Bachelor of Business from the University of Western Sydney, and he is a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Practising Accountant awarded by CPA Australia.
His work history includes private sector executive roles as the General Manager Finance and Strategy with Campbell Page, a Senior Manager with Ernst and Young Transaction Advisory Services and as Chief Financial Officer with FlowCom Limited.
Mr O'Reilly said he was honoured to take on the role.
"I am honoured that the Hilltops councillors have provided this opportunity for me to grow my career and to see my family benefit from the wonderful lifestyle available in Hilltops," he said.
"My research tells me we have a legacy of great contributions by many people across the Boorowa, Harden and Young districts and I want to build upon this legacy and make my own mark.
"This is an exciting time for Hilltops with many projects and improvements ahead.
"I am very keen to meet the staff team and find out how I can help them achieve the highest levels of job satisfaction possible and to ensure they have the right resources to do their jobs effectively.
"In the first 100 days I will be conducting a workshop with councillors to determine their priorities for the future so we can all work together in building a better and stronger Hilltops."
Hilltops Mayor, Councillor Brian Ingram said Mr O'Reilly has strong financial management expertise and has demonstrated a significant alignment with the role and an energy which the council expects will take Hilltops into the next phase of its exciting future.
"The councillors are delighted that we have been able to attract a person of such expertise and experience as Anthony O'Reilly," he said.
"In the next weeks and months Anthony has indicated he is keen to get out and about to meet with and listen to business owners, community members, sporting representatives and the broad cross section of our community.
"He knows he will receive support and encouragement from the councillors in our efforts to advance the interests of this wonderful community.
"Anthony has a strong financial management background, and this will be highly beneficial in ensuring Hilltops can meet the challenge of financial sustainability in future years.
"He also has a proven community focus, providing volunteer services to many community groups in the Eurobodalla.
"I am looking forward to working closely with Anthony to continue to deliver excellent services, facilities and outcomes for the Hilltops region."
At the close of applications in early December, sixty eight expressions of interest were received resulting in 14 high quality applications being submitted.
There was a very pleasing response to the opportunity, with a mix of representation from government, local government and the private sector.
At a council meeting held on Wednesday, January 29, council considered the results of two rounds of interviews held with candidates, and the assessment of comprehensive referee checks and personality profiles.
