CEO & Directors

Joe McCabe — Acting Chief Executive Officer
Following 10 years as the Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer for 11 months at the City of Gold Coast during 2021 – 2022, Joe comes to Alice Springs Town Council as the interim CEO with expertise in Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning, Organisational Effectiveness, Governance Frameworks and Risk Management.
Notably, Joe demonstrates a wealth of experience dealing with large budgets and portfolios, and possesses an established proficiency in the development, implementation and delivery of Council strategies, plans and models.
In addition, Joe holds a Bachelor of Business (Public Administration) from Queensland University of Technology, is a graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a member of the Local Government Managers Association. Joe’s keen interest in personal fitness is reflected in his time spent as Treasurer and Volunteer Lifesaver at Mermaid Beach Surf Life Saving Club and as a competitor in marathons.
Naomi Brennan — Acting Director Corporate Services
Nicole Battle — Director Community Development
Nicole comes to Council from her most recent role as Chief Executive Officer of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria. Prior to this, Nicole spent over twelve years working across various local governments including Wyndham City, Hobsons Bay and Moonee Valley City Councils, holding senior roles in Youth Services, Community Development, Communications & Marketing and Governance.
With an undergraduate degree in Social Work, Nicole has also held a number of roles within the not-for-profit sector, with a strong focus on community support and development, and has extensive experience working alongside refugees, asylum seekers and survivors of gender-based violence.
In addition, Nicole holds a master’s degree in Public Policy & Management and is currently undertaking a PhD in community governance. Nicole is committed to the empowerment of local people and communities and to ensuring that all residents have access to the programs and services required to create a preferred future for themselves and their families.
Joel Andrew — Director Technical Services
Joel commenced with Alice Springs Town Council in mid-2022 after moving to Alice Springs from New Zealand with his young family in 2019.
Joel brings with him experience in both government and private practice where he has held senior project roles for over 10 years. Before commencing with Alice Springs Town Council, Joel worked as the Branch Manager / Project Manager with McMahon Services Australia.
Joel holds a Masters of Construction in Project Management and has experience in managing complex projects of all shapes and sizes where he has gained substantial knowledge in technical infrastructure matters.