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Julie Griffiths

Julie Griffiths
City Vice President
NSW BRANCH

Organisation:
Blacktown City Council

Position:
Councillor

Backgound:
I have been a member of the Australian Local Government Women's Association for a number of years and have previously held the Position of City Vice President. I currently maintain the ALGWA Website and I am an active member on the Executive. I was also an active member on the Round Table discussing the National Framework for Women in Local Government.
For those of you interested in joining this wonderful organisation I support you as this has been one of the most fulfilling Associations I have ever been associated with.

I was employed by Parramatta City Council from 1991-1996 in the records department as the Legal Documents Officer and was elected as a staff representative for 5 years.
In 1997 I was appointed as a metropolitan organiser in the MEU whereby I represented local government employees in some of the largest councils in the metropolitan area of Sydney.
In 1998 I was appointed as the MEU Child Care Organiser/Women's Officer.

I have had the pleasure of running a number of campaigns for women in local government such as Paid Maternity Leave, Pay Equity, Right for Family Day Carers, I was the USU Co-ordinator for the YR@W Campaign. I currently hold the position of Manager Clerical & Administration for the United Services Union which is the largest branch of the Australian Services Union.

I have represented local government employees on a number of bodies including:
  • NSW Ombudsman Legislation
  • NSW Children's Commission
  • National Women's Consultative Committee
  • Children Services ITAB
  • Delegate to ALP Conference
  • Delegate to ACTU Congress
  • Bullying & Harrassment Task Force

My interests are playing and coaching women's soccer at an elite level.

Contact details:
Mobile:  0419128497Preferred Method of Contact
Fax:  0292612265
Email :  
Julie.Griffiths@blacktown.nsw.gov.auPreferred Method of Contact
Email :  jgriffiths@usu.org.auPreferred Method of Contact



Fiona Rossiter

Fiona Rossiter
Country Vice President
NSW BRANCH

Organisation:
Orange City Council

Position:
Councillor

Backgound:
Fiona was elected to Orange City Council in 2004. Even when questioned about having five children and running for election with all the commitments, Fiona and husband went on to have another child and are Foster Care parents. Fiona believes having children and staying in touch with your community proves beneficial in keeping you finger on the pulse and being aware of what is happening. Fiona moved to Orange in 1991 and enjoys her career as a Registered Theatre Nurse and In Charge of shift at Orange Base Hospital. Fiona has a love for the environment and actively seeks out better pathways to save the environment. Fiona is know for the Fairy Sparkle Garden she initiated building with other community members for the children's ward garden at Orange Base Hospital. Fiona has also been active in Founding Orange Star Search a fundraiser over the past 3 years show casing local singers. In Council Fiona chairs the Youth and Local Interagency, and particularly enjoys the outcome of chairing the Christmas Street Party. She was also Chair of the working party for the BMX track which brought about two tracks (1 competitive & 1 recreational) and a recreational play area for everyone to enjoy. Fiona has a particular interest in community services and enjoys the direct contact with people. She has been a member of ALGWA since 2004 and now as an executive member would like to see the representation of women in Local Government increased.

Contact details:
Mobile:  0409662525 Preferred Method of Contact
Email:  
frossiter@bigpond.com Preferred Method of Contact