Cr Rod Schubert (Midland Ward)

I have resided in Greater Shepparton for more than 30 years and have lived in the welcoming town of Tatura for the last 25 years.

Born in Benalla, I was educated in Wodonga and then joined the Royal Australian Navy and had six trips to Vietnam, earning my status as a veteran.

When I left the Navy, I spent the next few years working in construction, obtaining my tertiary education by completing a Bachelor of Business (Management/Human Resources) and a Graduate Diploma in Management/Human Resources. I also completed 8 of 12 subjects for my Master of Business Administration (Human Resources/Marketing).

I have been employed in, and consulted for, the corporate world for over 42 years, principally in managerial roles e.g. in some of the largest organisations in the Shepparton region, including local government. The largest organisation had 4,500 staff at peak times and a turnover of $600 million. I was actively involved in all aspects of business strategy and company direction (including acquisitions) with complete HR responsibility, being responsible for all aspects of HR management, policy and practices, including recruitment, remuneration and benefits, EBA negotiations, Equal Employment Opportunity, EHS and training and development. I am highly regarded and experienced in all facets of management, organisational development and employee relations.

I have proven my commitment to assist the local community as I have held Board positions on GV Health, GOTAFE, Shepparton Foodshare, The Apprenticeship Factory and am currently the President of the Tatura Australia Day Committee, the Tatura RSL and an active member of the Tatura Rotary Club.

I love where I live, am very passionate about the area and consider it an honor and privilege to be the Councillor of the Midland Ward, and to assist in ensuring the rural sectors of the Greater Shepparton City Council (GSCC) are well represented.

I want to assist the council to become as successful as possible by promoting and enhancing local businesses, increasing jobs through the development of industrial land, maintaining strong connections with all relevant water authorities, expanding public transport for the rural sectors of the council, ensuring that all spending by GSCC is distributed equally to all parts of the region, and improving community consultation.

I am keen to play my part as a Councillor to assist in Council’s growth and success and in helping its communities thrive now and well into the future.

Contact details

Phone: 0409 627 645
Email: rod.schubert@shepparton.vic.gov.au