Donna Neilson
About Donna
Donna Neilson brings over two decades of working in local government to Peak. With a background in law and many years as a councillor, she has an in depth knowledge of the legislation and workings of councils. As a former executive of numerous Boards, Donna has a wealth of experience in governance and uses a down to earth approach to help students understand their responsibilities.
Key Experience
24 years’ experience in the Local Government sector
Extensive strategic planning experience
Gained through involvement in
numerous Corporate Plans, Operational Plans and Planning Schemes
19 years as a councillor
In a regional council, including 10 years as chairman of Planning and Development
Former member LGAQ Policy Executive
As well as, Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils Inc (WBBROC)
Represented Cooloola Shire council on Regional Planning Advisory Committee (RPAC)
Extensive community engagement experience as Deputy Chair, Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDAWBB)
As well as, Acting Chair Wide Bay Burnett Area Consultative Committee (WBBACC) from 1994-2014
Understanding of issues for Councils throughout Queeensland
Experienced trainer and facilitator
Core Capacity
- 24 years’ experience in local government
- Experienced trainer/facilitator and assessor
- Excellent working knowledge of legislation
- A thorough understanding of the needs of Queensland councils
- Governance
Qualifications
- Diploma of Local Government, Governance and Administration
- Certificate IV TAE40110
- Solicitor