Executive Team
Chief Executive Officer - Ingrid Stonhill
Ingrid.Stonhill@ktc.nt.gov.au
Ingrid Stonhill is Katherine Town Council’s first female Chief Executive Officer in its 44-year history for which, in 2023 she was awarded an honourable mention at the national 'Women In Local Government' awards.
Before joining Katherine Town Council, she worked for diverse not-for-profits where she led whole-of-business structural change and redesigned management processes to transform underperforming organisations into high-performing social enterprises that achieved a healthy surplus.
Ingrid advocates for community development and campaigns for economic development opportunities to make Katherine a great place to invest, work and live.
Director of Community Services - Rosemary Jennings
rosemary.jennings@ktc.nt.gov.au
Rosemary oversees the delivery of community events, engagement, the visitor information centre, the public library, and regulatory services for Katherine Town Council.
Rosemary previously worked in the commercial construction industry, specialising in project administration and management. She is proficient in community consultation and advocacy and has helped inject millions into Katherine through community development projects.
Rosemary joined Council in 2013 in the administration team. During Rosemary’s time with Council she has performed responsibilities across all areas of corporate and community services including event management, human resources, rates administration, facility management and community engagement.
With an outwardly focused role, Rosemary’s key areas of attention are active and meaningful engagement with the community, to provide fit-for-purpose services, and continued community development.
Rosemary was born and raised in Katherine. She loves the laid-back nature of Katherine, the short commutes, and the ability to spend down time with family in some of the most unique natural locations in Australia.