Published 28 June 2024
The City of Bunbury has appointed Andrew McRobert as the new Director of Sustainable Development. Mr McRobert will join the Executive Team as of 3 July 2024, replacing former Director Gary Barbour.
The City’s Principal Project Officer for Economic Development since February 2023, Mr McRobert joins the Executive Team with decades of experience in senior leadership, planning, project management, and economic development.
The Director of Sustainable Development role leads the development, support, and continuous improvement of service delivery across planning and building, community well-being, and sport and recreation for the City.
Mr McRobert’s career includes founding partner and managing director of private companies, board member at Alliance Housing and consultant work for local governments. His work with the Bunbury Development Committee and South West Development Commission has been pivotal in projects such as the Glen Iris District Structure Plan and Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront project.
A long-standing resident of Bunbury and family man, Mr McRobert’s passion and connection to Bunbury will help lead the City towards its aspirations and vision.