Meet Our 2024 Australia Day Ambassador for Oberon Council - Peter McLean!
We are thrilled to introduce Peter McLean as the esteemed Australia Day Ambassador for Oberon Council in 2024.
Peter McLean is a not for profit specialist having led 6 Australian Charities in 4 sectors. Peter is currently CEO at Bicycle NSW, an advocacy and awareness peak body creating a better riding environment for all bicycle riders. Peter has also led the Can Too Foundation, the Rule of Law Institute of Australia, the Australian Organics Recycling Association and Keep Australia Beautiful. Peter grew up on a rural property on the banks of the Hawkesbury Nepean River and currently lives near Camden in far south Western Sydney, he originally worked in State and Local Government before moving into the not-for-profit industry. Government experience includes working at Warringah Council, Audit and Risk Committees as well as at National Parks and Wildlife Service.
In Peter’s time leading charities, he has successfully strengthened organisations public profiles, community engagement, financial sustainability, social impact and capabilities to reach more people with better services, support and experiences.
Peter holds a degree in Environmental Management, a Masters in Business Administration sub-majoring in Business Law and Public Relations and Certificates in Bush Regeneration and Business Governance. Peter has enjoyed volunteering as an Australia Day Ambassador since 2012 and also enjoys volunteering and supporting local sporting clubs.
From his strong understanding and knowledge in local government, Peter regularly advises and assists various local councils as an independent Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Member in councils across NSW. Peter is also elected as an Independent Councillor at Camden Council.
Peter is passionate about assisting and developing effective organisations to better support the communities they serve.
Join us in welcoming Peter McLean as our Australia Day Ambassador, and let's celebrate together the values of sustainability, community engagement, and environmental stewardship that he embodies.
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