Administration

Administration

The Chief Executive Officer is supported by a team of three senior executives to deliver the services and infrastructure as detailed in Council's Corporate and Operational Plans.

Executive Leadership Team

Chief Executive Officer, David Keenan

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The Chief Executive Officer leads the Executive Leadership Team and also directly manages

  • Media Services
  • People and Performance
  • Executive and Councillor Administrative Support.

David Keenan joined Scenic Rim Regional Council as Chief Executive Officer in November 2022 and brought to the Scenic Rim a wealth of experience in local government through previous Chief Executive Officer roles with Mitchell Shire Council, Hume City Council, Tweed Shire Council, Southern Downs Regional Council and Mount Isa City Council. In his roles at Mount Isa and Southern Downs, David was involved in facilitating investment in renewable energy, as well as working closely with the mining, food processing and agriculture sectors.

David’s qualifications include a Master of Business Management, Post Graduate Diplomas in Town Planning and Environment, Management and Government Business and Environmental Science, amongst other qualifications.

David has also completed the Australian Institute of Company Director’s course and was the inaugural President of Economic Development Australia. David is the Treasurer for AFL Masters Queensland.

Director Corporate and Community Services, Jason Bradshaw

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The Director Corporate and Community Services is responsible for

  • Financial Services
  • Information Services
  • Internal Audit and Governance
  • Community Development
  • Cultural Services
  • Customer Service and Community Engagement
  • Library Services
  • Grants/External Funding.  

Jason Bradshaw has led a productive local government career spanning more than three decades. He joined Council at the end of July 2025  as Director Corporate and Community Services, bringing with him significant experience in finance, corporate services, and local government management. Jason has played a pivotal role driving organisational reform within Queensland local governments and has held executive roles for more than two decades, including the position of CEO at two Queensland councils since the 2008 local government reforms. 

Jason has qualifications in business and management, and is a member of CPA Australia, Local Government Managers Australia (QLD), the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Institute for Managers and Leaders. 

He is known for his collaborative leadership, financial expertise, and guiding organisations through change.  

Director Infrastructure Services, James Ruprai

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The Director Infrastructure Services is responsible for

  • Transport and Assets
  • Water and Resources
  • Property and Project
  • Infrastructure Recovery
  • Disaster Management.

James Ruprai brings to Council 13 years’ executive level experience in local government, specialising in infrastructure, strategic planning, and organisational reform. James has led major capital works, planning schemes, and compliance initiatives across complex, high-growth regions including the Sunshine Coast Council and Shoalhaven City Councils. With an MBA, and being an Australian Institute of Company Directors graduate member, James also holds qualifications in science, business process improvement and procurement. James is known for building high-performing teams and turning strategy into results through strong stakeholder and political engagement. James joined Scenic Rim Regional Council in August 2025.  

Director Planning, Development and Environment, Leo Jensen

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The Director Planning, Development and Environment is responsible for

  • Planning and Development
  • Economic Development and Tourism
  • Regulatory Services
  • Environmental Planning and Biodiversity.

Leo Jensen is a respected executive with more than 30 years’ experience in local government and the private sector. His expertise covers planning, environment, regulation, disaster recovery and resilience, community services and economic development. Leo has led large, multidisciplinary teams, secured significant funding and delivered major reforms. He has a passion for developing high-performing teams and has mentored colleagues through the Local Government Managers Australia International Mentoring program, Women in Local Government, and Planning Institute of Australia’s (PIA) Emerging Planners Program.  

A Fellow of the PIA, Associate Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders, Adjunct Industry Fellow (University of the Sunshine Coast), and a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, Leo is known for ethical leadership, strategic thinking, and delivering results in complex settings.   

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