Nicole Bat­tle

Nicole comes to Council from her most recent role as Chief Executive Officer of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria. Prior to this, Nicole spent over twelve years working across various local governments including Wyndham City, Hobsons Bay and Moonee Valley City Councils, holding senior roles in Youth Services, Community Development, Communications & Marketing and Governance. 

With an undergraduate degree in Social Work, Nicole has also held a number of roles within the not-for-profit sector, with a strong focus on community support and development, and has extensive experience working alongside refugees, asylum seekers and survivors of gender-based violence. 

In addition, Nicole holds a master’s degree in Public Policy & Management and is currently undertaking a PhD in community governance. Nicole is committed to the empowerment of local people and communities and to ensuring that all residents have access to the programs and services required to create a preferred future for themselves and their families.