John Truman

John was appointed to the Board as Chair in 2018 with this appointment renewed in 2021 and 2024. He is a former National President and NSW President of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia. 

John has worked in NSW local government for more than 25 years and is currently the Director Civil Services at Ballina Council. John’s professional qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Master's in Business Administration. 

In 2021 John was admitted as a lawyer in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and has since commenced legal practice with Keystone Lawyers.