Published on Tuesday, 1 April 2025 at 9:43:25 AM
The Shire of Wandering is very pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer – Dr. Alistair Pinto.
Council was pleased to receive applications from many suitably qualified people and went through a very thorough recruitment process that involved the short-listed applicants going through two in-person interviews with the second interview including a 20-minute presentation to Council.
Dr. Pinto is currently Director of Corporate and Commercial with the City of Karratha, a position he has held since October 2023. Prior to joining the City of Karratha Dr. Pinto filled a number of senior positions with WA Country Health across various regions of the state.
Dr. Pinto stated “I am excited and honoured for the opportunity to work with the Shire President, Deputy President and Councillors in the beautiful Shire of Wandering. My family and I are looking forward to the move and getting to know the community.”
A recent photo of Dr. Pinto with his wife Kally and son Elias has been included below.
Shire President Sheryl Little said “We are very happy to be welcoming Alistair and his family to the Shire of Wandering as our new CEO. Apart from being very highly qualified in many academic areas, Alistair impressed us with his warm and engaging personality during the rigorous recruitment and interview process. He has lived and worked in country WA for over 11 years, so knows what it's like to live in a rural community. We look forward to his arrival with great anticipation and hope for the future “.
Dr. Pinto will be commencing with the Shire on the 26th of May 2025 and in the interim Ian Fitzgerald will continue in the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer.
Sheryl Little
Shire President
31 March 2025
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