Scott Grant is a former chief operations officer for Hyundai. Photo: Scott Grant/Facebook.
Griffith City Council has announced former Cricket Australia and Hyundai executive Scott Grant as its new general manager, replacing Brett Stonestreet, who is retiring after 14 years in the position.
Mayor Doug Curran said while it was a highly competitive field of candidates, the council was delighted that Mr Grant was adjudged the preferred choice at the council meeting on 19 June.
“I look forward to working very closely with Scott on projects and priorities our community has told us are important to them,” he said.
“The depth of his knowledge, proven leadership skills and community-focused approach will be an asset to Griffith as we continue to grow and evolve.”
The Sunday Telegraph reported that former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro was one of the unsuccessful candidates in a field of 36 applicants.
Mr Grant will be paid a salary package of between $340,000 and $360,000, according to a candidate information prospectus distributed by Griffith Council. The base salary for the role is between $303,571 and $321,479 and the job includes the lease of a car and relocation assistance.
“Griffith is looking for someone who’ll make the city their home, not just their posting,” the job advertisement said. ”Someone who gets local government, flaws and all, and still wants to do it well. Who’s thick-skinned enough to cop criticism, but open enough to keep learning.”
According to his LinkedIn profile, Mr Grant currently works part time in a Technology Immersion Program for TAFE NSW in Sydney, after taking a career break in 2024. Before that, he was a director for Campbelltown City Council for three years.
Between February 2019 and October 2020, he was a chief operating officer (COO) and deputy CEO with Cricket Australia. He was also a longtime president of Bankstown Cricket Club, which is famous for producing Test cricket twin brothers Steve and Mark Waugh.
Between 2014 and 2019, he was COO with Hyundai Motor Company Australia.
Griffith Council said Mr Grant brought more than 14 years of leadership experience across the local government, not-for-profit and private sectors to his new role in Griffith.
“I am genuinely excited about the prospect of contributing to the continued success of Griffith City Council and working closely with the team, the councillors and the community to help shape a strong and sustainable future for our diverse city,” Mr Grant said in a statement.
“Griffith has a strong reputation and great potential, and I look forward to building on that.”
The offer has been accepted, and the council is now progressing through the required regulatory processes, with the contract expected to be signed within the next fortnight.
Following completion of the contract process, Mr Grant will begin in the role on 25 August under a five-year performance-based contract.
Despite missing out on the Griffith role, Mr Barilaro told The Sunday Telegraph he remained passionate about the bush and would like to have another career in a local rural community.
