Carissa Bywater
CEO
Carissa Bywater’s dedication and passion for the local communities in which she has served has seen her lead all aspects of business, finance and corporate strategy across Australia including Forbes Shire Council in New South Wales, City of Bayswater in Western Australia and, now, the Town of Mosman Park. Carissa was appointed the Chief Executive Officer at the Town of Mosman Park in July 2019. Providing the Mosman Park community, with lifestyle outcomes second-to-none, is what drives, influences and rewards her every day. Carissa has a Bachelor of Business majoring in accounting, postgraduate qualifications and an MBA.
Pierre Quesnel
Chief of Parks and Operations
As Chief of Parks and Operations, Pierre is responsible for the renewal, maintenance and replacement of the Town's valuable assets from roads and footpaths to playgrounds and our precious tree canopy. Pierre is an AILA registered Landscape Architect who has previously worked in private consultancies and in Urban Design, Urban Forest and Project Management roles within local government. He is passionate about the quality of the experience of the public realm and the interrelationship of urban and natural systems. Pierre values collaboration and relationship building and believes this is the key to achieving high quality outcomes that are uniquely suited to their community and place. He is motivated to lead a team that works with the Mosman Park council and community to achieve its ambitions.
Business Areas
- Parks and Environment
- Infrastructure and Facilities
- Ranger Services
- Waste
Ross Minett
Chief of Community Planning and Place
As Chief of Community Planning and Place, Ross manages the teams in Statutory and Strategic Urban Planning, Building and compliance services, Environmental Health and Community Enrichment. Aside from ensuring planning permits, building permits, and compliance for food premises are regulated, Ross and his team focus on strengthening neighbourhood connections through placemaking and community activation through a people-centred approach. To Ross, Mosman Park is a location and community of opportunity. Situated between river and sea, and with the neighbouring suburbs of Fremantle and Cottesloe, Mosman Park is prime located to offer a great mix of diverse housing, public transport and an evolving town centre at Glyde Street.
Business Areas
- Strategic Urban Planning
- Statutory Urban Planning
- Building Services and Compliance
- Environmental Health
- Community Enrichment