Published on Monday, 12 October 2026 at 4:18:04 PM
MEDIA RELEASE – SHIRE OF NORTHAMPTON APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER.
The Shire of Northampton has appointed Tralee Cable as its new Chief Executive Officer
following an extensive recruitment process.
Ms Cable currently serves as CEO of the Shire of Mt Magnet in the Murchison Region of
Western Australia, where she has been leading strengthened community engagement and
corporate governance reviews since 2022.
Ms Cable began her career in local government in Meekatharra as the Community and
Development Services Manager in 2018.
She is recognised for her adaptive and innovative leadership style, strong governance focus,
and commitment to building high performing, community centred organisations and teams.
Her experience includes roles such as the Goldfields Regional Manager for the WA Primary
Health Alliance, Accounting roles with RAC, the Education Department, and Bethanie Inc,
alongside many years as an undertaker and marriage celebrant, have given Ms Cable a
strong love of community and appreciation of the unique role of Local Government
Shire President, Liz Sudlow said the Council was unanimous in its decision to appoint Ms
Cable, who brings experience, values and leadership to the Shire of Northampton.
Ms Cable said, “Northampton is exciting, diverse and includes many townsites and ensuring
each townsite is well serviced and heard from the Chief Executive Officer’s perspective will
be of great importance to me”, “Northampton faces new development challenges in the next
ten years and I look forward to working with the Council, staff and community over this
period”
“I’m excited to be taking on the role and working with Council and community in developing
the organisations future in this challenging period”
Ms Cable will commence on 8 December 2026. Mr Kenn Donohoe will remain in the
Temporary Chief Executive role until this time.
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KENN DONOHOE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
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