July 24th, 2026Janet Dore appointed Acting CEO of Hepburn Shire Council

Janet Dore has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of Hepburn Shire Council.

Ms Dore served as Chief Executive Officer of the Transport Accident Commission from 2007 to 2015. She has also held senior local government roles, including General Manager at the City of Newcastle and Interim CEO at the City of Ballarat, along with several council monitor and administrator appointments.

The appointment follows an external recruitment process led by temporary Independent Chair of the CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee, Ms Rebecca McKenzie, with Councillors Tim Drylie and Brian Hood.

The appointment will run from 3 August to 23 August. This short-term arrangement enables Council to continue working with the Victorian Government to establish an appropriate decision-making mechanism, including the potential extension of Ms Dore’s appointment as Interim Chief Executive Officer beyond 23 August.

A council spokesperson said, “We are pleased Janet will lead the organisation during this period. She brings extensive local government experience, and her appointment provides a clear way forward while recognising that staff and the community are seeking certainty.”

Ms Dore said, “I am pleased to accept the appointment and look forward to working with staff to focus on what matters to the community, including delivering projects and services and working closely with the Victorian Government to support appropriate governance and the return of elected representation.”