At a Glance

• Lindy Deitz marks 30 years of service with Campbelltown City Council

• Began her career supporting children and families in social housing communities

• Appointed first female General Manager in 2015

• A steady advocate for Campbelltown through decades of growth and change

A Milestone of Service

On 12 July 2023, our General Manager, Lindy Deitz, marked 30 years of service with Campbelltown City Council. Milestones of this kind are rare in any profession. In local government, where change is constant and expectations are high, such longevity speaks to both commitment and character.

I have always believed that institutions are shaped less by structures and more by the people who dedicate their working lives to them. Lindy’s career reflects a deep and sustained commitment to the community of Campbelltown.

From Community Care to Civic Leadership

Lindy commenced her career with Council drawing on her nursing qualifications and her passion for community. She supported programs delivered in our childcare facilities, with a particular focus on children and families in social housing communities.

That early work on the front line is significant. It grounded her leadership in lived experience. It ensured that policy and administration would always be informed by an understanding of families facing real challenges. In reflecting on her career, it is clear to me that this introduction to community shaped her enduring focus on people rather than process.

Following this period, Lindy went on to lead Council’s Education and Care Services. In 2005, she was appointed Director Community Services, taking on broader responsibility for programs that touch the daily lives of residents. A decade later, in 2015, she was appointed as the first female General Manager of Campbelltown City Council.

That appointment was historic for our organisation. It also reflected the confidence that Councillors had in her capability, judgement and values.

“Lindy is passionate about Campbelltown and a tireless advocate for the needs of our residents.”

Leading Through Change

Over the past 30 years, Campbelltown has undergone profound transformation. Our population has grown, our workforce has expanded, and the expectations placed on local government have evolved significantly.

We have moved from being seen as a city on the fringes of Sydney to becoming the centre of the Macarthur region and a critical part of the South West Sydney story. That transition has required vision, resilience and steady administration.

Through this role, she was particularly focused on supporting the needs of children and families in social housing communities… This early introduction to community has shaped Lindy’s ongoing career and commitment to the people who call Campbelltown home.”

Lindy has witnessed and contributed to each stage of that journey. Her tenure as General Manager has coincided with increasing complexity in governance, heightened community expectations, and major capital and policy initiatives. Through these shifts, she has provided continuity and institutional memory, while also embracing reform and improvement.

I am reminded that effective leadership in local government is rarely dramatic. It is measured, collaborative and grounded in respect for the democratic role of Councillors. Lindy works closely with Councillors, staff, community representatives, industry and other levels of government to ensure that Campbelltown is recognised and continues to thrive.

Stewardship and Advocacy

A General Manager occupies a unique position. They must translate the strategic direction set by elected representatives into operational reality. They must balance ambition with financial discipline, and innovation with compliance.

Throughout her career, Lindy has been a consistent advocate for the needs of our residents. Her passion for Campbelltown is evident not in grand statements, but in sustained effort. She understands that advocacy is most effective when it is informed, respectful and persistent.

Thirty years of service also reflects loyalty to place. In a professional landscape where mobility is common, Lindy has chosen to invest her career in the city she serves. That continuity strengthens organisational culture and provides stability for staff and community alike.

A Collective Acknowledgement

Anniversaries such as this are not only personal milestones. They are moments for collective reflection. On behalf of Councillors, staff and the wider Campbelltown community, I acknowledge and thank Lindy for her long and successful career with our organisation.

Her journey from community nurse supporting young families to General Manager of a growing regional city illustrates what is possible within local government when dedication is matched with opportunity.

Reflection

Public institutions endure because individuals commit themselves to service beyond short term horizons. Lindy Deitz’s 30 years with Campbelltown City Council represent more than tenure. They reflect stewardship, advocacy and a deep connection to community. As Mayor, I am grateful for her contribution and confident that her leadership continues to strengthen the foundations on which our city grows.

Read the original Mayoral Minute here:  Recognising 30 Years of Service to Our Community