Featured Member Profile - Renee Jericho

25 Oct 2024 12:35 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

This month we spoke with Renee Jericho, Manager Finance and Procurement, Town of Gawler, about her role, her recent participation in the Ignite Program, and her insights into how procurement provides for the community.

How long have you been in local government and what is your role?

I have dedicated 10 years to local government, beginning in the Infrastructure and Environment Department at Light Regional Council before moving to the Finance and Procurement Department at Town of Gawler in 2022. With a background in law and commerce, I have developed a strong expertise in local government procurement, contracting and property. My role as Procurement Specialist at the Town of Gawler allowed me to focus on strategic management in procurement, and in July 2024, I was appointed Manager Finance and Procurement. 

Last year you completed the Ignite Program. A year on, how has the program shaped your career?

Just a few months after starting the program, I was offered the opportunity to step into the acting Manager Finance and Procurement role. Although I had always aspired to management, I initially doubted by readiness. The Ignite Program gave me the confidence to take the leap. Throughout the program, I remained in the acting role, applying the skills and knowledge I gained in real time.

What’s something a community member might not know about how your role helps to build their community?

Procurement in local government is about making sure that public money is spent responsibility to deliver the best services, infrastructure, and community programs. Whether it’s building roads, maintaining parks, or delivering essential services like waste collection, procurement ensures we get the best value for the community’s investment.

Guilty pleasure tv show, game, book or hobby?

I have 3 children and a full-time job, so I don’t get a lot of downtime. My guilty pleasure is dinner and drinks with friends, we went to Gin Long Canteen on O’Connell Street recently – amazing! 

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