Cairns Regional Council

Environment, Water & Waste

Water & Waste - Management Profile

General Manager

Bruce Gardiner joined Water & Waste in July 2005 and has worked with water utilities for over 9 years within three States.

Prior to joining Water & Waste, Bruce worked for 5½ years with North East Water based in Wodonga, Victoria, where his most recent appointment was as Executive Operations Manager. Bruce has also worked with Sydney Water, the NSW EPA and the Officer of the Supervising Scientist in the Northern Territory.

Bruce has a unique blend of Science, Engineering and Management tertiary qualifications including a Masters of Business Administration from Latrobe. His strengths lie in strategic planning, business systems development and staff management. Bruce has also spent 4½ years as an elected councillor with Albury City in NSW.

Infrastructure Manager

Jon Turner.

Operations Manager

Alex Ung holds a Degree in Electrical Engineering from Central Queensland University, in addition to more than 10 years experience in a broad range of Industries from Coal Mining to Heavy Industry and Power, covering an extensive field of expertise as a Consultant, Trainer and Engineer.

Alex is experienced in the field of predictive and preventative maintenance, analysis and project management.

Business Services Manager

Janine Relph.

Waste Services Manager

Warren Burgess.