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Welcome to our new Chief Executive Officer, Mr Peter O'May
Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council is pleased to advise that following an extensive recruitment and evaluation process, the council resolved on Friday 5 December 2025, to appoint Mr Peter O'May as the Council's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The recruitment process was facilitated by external recruitment providers who advertised the role on
recruitment platforms across Australia generating a high level of interest in the role. The evaluation
process for the role was based on leadership, strategy, and management criteria.
Peter is an experienced local government leader and CEO having previously held CEO roles at
Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council, Balonne Shire Council, Boulia Shire Council, and the former
Wondai Shire Council.
Council looks forward to working with Peter as it defines and creates a strong and sustainable
future for the Wujal Wujal community.
Mr O'May began with Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council on Monday 12 January 2026, welcome Peter!

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