Wayne Wallis to step down as Port Stephens Council General Manager Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 2, 2022 Wayne Wallis will step down from his role as General Manager of Port Stephens Council. AFTER thirteen years with Port Stephens Council, Wayne Wallis has resigned from his role as General Manager. Mr Wallis said he’s stepping down from full time employment to begin working towards retirement. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “I will have completed 43 years of service in the local government industry this month and I’m especially proud of my past thirteen years at Port Stephens Council and what we’ve achieved as an organisation,” Mr Wallis said. Port Stephens Council employs almost 600 staff, and delivers more than 50 individual services across the Port Stephens community. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity to lead Port Stephens Council. “It’s been a great pleasure to work with many of the best people in local government – a team with a strong work ethic, and culture of always striving for better outcomes for its community. “It has truly been a great place to work,” he added. Mayor Ryan Palmer said that under Mr Wallis’ leadership, Port Stephens has grown from strength to strength. “Over the past decade we’ve seen our community grow and flourish – there’s been an investment in new infrastructure, improved services and innovative investments which have made Port Stephens Council one of the leading local government organisations across the state,” Mayor Palmer said. “More recently, we’ve seen investment in the development of new plans and strategies that will shape the future design and direction of Port Stephens for years to come,” he added. Mr Wallis expressed his appreciation to the elected representatives of Port Stephens. “I’m very thankful to my elected colleagues for the opportunities and challenges they have afforded me during my tenure as General Manager. “As expected in any political environment, there are the occasional disagreements about how matters could be progressed; however, on all significant issues there was always agreement and support,” Mr Wallis said. “I trust that my endeavours over the years have in some small way helped us to meet the many demands and expectations of our community. “This is an opportunity to begin a new chapter and I’m excited about what this new chapter will bring,” he added. Mr Wallis will finish at Port Stephens Council on Friday 26 August 2022.
