Elected Members

Sue Hickey

Sue is a passionate Tasmanian with extensive business, government, and community experience. Her passion is helping the disadvantaged, social/affordable housing, drug/alcohol and mental health.
Sue was elected Mayor Glenorchy on Monday, 24 June 2024. She was elected Deputy Mayor Glenorchy in 2022, (elected Alderman 2021). She was a Hobart City Alderman 2011 -2014 and Lord Mayor 2014-2018 and was elected Speaker of the House, State Parliament 2018-2021.

Other accreditations:
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) UTAS 2012
• Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute
• 2017 Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women (service to government, business and industry)
• 2007 Telstra Tasmanian Businesswoman of the year
• Funeral Celebrant
• Paul Harris Fellow – Rotary

Sue sits on the following committees:
• Audit Panel
• General Manager’s Performance Review Committee
• Cultural Celebration Grants Working Group

Russell Yaxley

Russell is a strong voice, delivering our primary goals, prioritising people, embracing progress, and building strong partnerships.

Russell sees a proud, safe & inclusive community, with better recreation spaces, cleaner facilities, improved infrastructure with more opportunities, making Glenorchy a place we proud to call home.

With extensive business experience, Russell currently serves as a Board Director at the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania, a Director/Business Owner of his real estate business, and volunteers as Vice President at Wellington Cricket Club.

Russell enjoys all sports and time with family and friends.

Russell sits on the following committees:
• General Manager’s Performance Review Committee
• Glenorchy Planning Authority
• Glenorchy Audit Panel
• Glenorchy Community and Volunteer Awards Working Group
• Glenorchy Carols Grants Working Group

Shane Alderton

Shane and his wife Linda moved to Glenorchy back in 1985, with all three of his children born and raised in the Northern Suburbs with all having attended local schools.

Shane has always been passionate about getting involved and contributing to decision making within his local community. This has included roles as Montrose Bay High School Association Vice President, Ogilvie High School Association Committee Member, Windermere Primary School Association Vice President and Claremont Primary School Association and Council President/Chair.

Shane has accumulated decades of experience within the transport industry, where he began his career as a driver and worked his way up to his current role as Operations Officer. He has also worked as a Census Officer on numerous occasions and pursued a sporting career as an umpire with the Tasmanian Football League as a young man, umpiring senior games in the 1990s and working as a goal umpire during the finals. Shane is a life member of the Tasmanian Football League Umpires Association.

His qualifications include:
- Diploma of Management
- Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution
- Certificate III in Security Operations

Shane sits on the following committees:
• Access and Inclusion Special Committee
• Glenorchy Audit Panel (proxy member)
• Safer City Working Group

Josh Cockshutt

Born and raised in the City of Glenorchy, Josh is a passionate young Tasmanian optimistic about the future of our great City.

Josh attended local public schools before going on to study a Bachelor of Business at the University of Tasmania graduating in 2019. He wants to ensure Glenorchy is a safe, clean and welcoming City which is open to business and our community feels a sense of pride and belonging.

Josh has worked since he was 14 and held positions in different industries gaining additional qualifications such as a Certificate IV in Retail Management and Certificate III in Retail Operations. He is also currently President of the Montagu Bay Cricket Club.

Josh sits on the following committee:
• Glenorchy Planning Authority

Molly Kendall

Molly's young family moved to the Northern Suburbs back in 2010. They love the vibrancy, multiculturalism, and resourcefulness of the people here.

Molly is a social anthropologist by training, specialising in socially fair eco-housing. As Coordinator of the South Hobart Tip Shop, she spent seven years working in waste management, repair, and recycling. She currently works as a co-operative business consultant for a national peak body teaching board governance, organisational transparency, and strategic planning.

Molly is a self confessed tragic community volunteer and event organiser. This includes Foodbank, Tassie Mums, The Homewarming Project, Nature Mates, Clean up Australia Day and AUSMAP. She recently established a Climate Courage Hub, hosting support groups and events.

Molly sits on the following committees:
• Wellington Park Management Trust
• Glenorchy Carols Grants Working Group
• Cultural Celebrations Grants Working Group

Steven King

Steven was first elected to Council in 2008.

His qualifications include:
• Diploma of Management and Cert 1V in credit management
• Holder of an Australian Credit Licence
• Company Director
• Previous “A” Grade electrician.
• President of NFSRA
• Previous Scout Leader in Glenorchy

Steven sits on the following committees:
• Glenorchy Planning Authority
• Chief Executive Officer’s Performance Review Committee
• Glenorchy Emergency Management Committee

Tim Marks

Tim Marks, a highly respected advocate in the disability sector, has dedicated over 50 years to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Originally from Burnie, Tasmania, he relocated to Glenorchy in 1997.
Despite facing significant personal and health challenges, Alderman Marks has remained a steadfast voice for equality and inclusion.
Alderman Marks currently serves as the President of the Tasmanian Amputee Society and was the former Tasmanian Director of Physical Disability Australia.
His leadership has been instrumental in shaping policies and support systems for individuals with disabilities across Tasmania and beyond.
In 2022, Mr. Marks provided compelling testimony to the Disability Royal Commission, sharing his lived experiences of prejudice, while using a wheelchair. His courage in advocating for systemic change has inspired many and brought attention to the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
As an Elected Member, Alderman Marks is committed to fostering inclusivity, accessibility, and equal opportunities for all residents of Glenorchy.

Alderman Marks sits on the following committees:
• Proxy membership to the Audit Panel
• Glenorchy Planning Authority
• Access and Inclusion Committee

Peter Ridler RFD

Alderman Ridler is a recipient of the Reserve Forces Decoration and the Australian Defence Force Medal.
Alderman Ridler holds a Queen’s Commission in the Australian Army, a Bachelor of Economics, majoring in accountancy, Foundation Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds the Institute’s Diploma of Company Director. He is qualified as a Chartered Secretary and Certified Practising Accountant. Alderman Ridler is a graduate of the Elected and Advanced Elected Members’ Courses.
Alderman Ridler is also involved in community, sporting and not for-profit organisations including Treasurer of Cycling South Inc.
Alderman Ridler had previously represented Council as a Trustee on the Southern Regional Cemetery Trust, and member of the Trust’s Finance and Garden Crypt Committees.
Representing Local Government, as an employer body, Alderman Ridler was for seven years a Director of Quadrant Superannuation Pty Ltd, being the Trustee of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme. Alderman Ridler was on a State Government Special Committee to implement a new national accounting standard to be used by all Tasmanian
councils.

Alderman Ridler sits on the following committees:
• Audit Panel

Stuart Slade

Stuart has resided in the Glenorchy City all his life and attended local schools. He is married to Lynne with three children and seven grandchildren.

Stuart is an experienced elected member, risk strategist, company director and former police sergeant.

He was first elected to GCC in 1991, a former deputy mayor (1996 - 2005) and former mayor (2011 - 2014).

He is a Fellow of Australian Institute of Company Directors, has tertiary qualifications in health science and risk management from QUT, Company Directors' Diploma through AICD/UNE and completed two local government courses at UC.

Stuart sits on the following committees:
• Glenorchy Community and Volunteer Awards Working Group
• Cultural Celebrations Grants Working Group
• Safer Communities Working Group

Justin Stringer

Justin was elected to serve Glenorchy City Council in June 2024.
Justin grew up in the Glenorchy municipality and now raises his own family in the area.
He is a successful Operations Manager and advocates for growing communities, history, and safety.

Justin is a member of:
• Carols Grants Working Group