General News
14 May, 2025
Popular NWQROC executive officer set to exit role
Greg Hoffman has been a mainstay of the organisation since he led a restructure seven years ago.
After guiding the North West Queensland Regional Organisations of Councils (NWQROC) through significant growth and achievements, executive officer Greg Hoffman will step down from his role after seven years.
“In 2017, under the former chair Jack Bawden, Greg was engaged to undertake a review of the ROC, which resulted in a restructuring into the organisational model that exists today, and he was subsequently appointed as executive officer,” said NWQROC chair Barry Hughes, who is also the mayor of Etheridge Shire Council.
“Under Greg’s guidance, NWQROC has most notably grown its influence at a state and federal level and established a recognised advocacy platform – from delegations to Canberra and Brisbane, to election platforms and regional promotion campaigns.
“NWQROC has grown its influence at a state and federal level and established a recognised advocacy platform – from delegations to Canberra and Brisbane, to election platforms and regional promotion campaigns.
“We have also grown in size to a united membership of 11 local councils, ensuring the North West has a strong, unified voice and we are not overlooked in Brisbane or Canberra when it comes to policies and funding programs for rural and remote councils and their communities.
“His deep understanding of regional issues and his ability to bring councils together around a shared vision has left a lasting legacy including the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils, further amplifying the voice of our region and colleagues across the west.
“While he will be stepping away from this role, we know his passion for Western Queensland remains strong and will continue into his next endeavours.
“We extend our deepest thanks and appreciation for his tireless work and commitment to the region and wish him all the very best in the next chapter.”
Mr Hoffman will finish in the coming months, with the extended notice ensuring a smooth transition to an incoming executive officer.
In his resignation letter, the Public Service Medal recipient acknowledged the support of the North West councils.
“I have immensely enjoyed my seven years in the role and believe much has been achieved since the review undertaken in 2017, which resulted in restructuring into the organisational model that exists today,” Mr Hoffman wrote.
Cr Hughes said the board would now start the recruitment process for his replacement.