Maree Wauchope
Pronoun
Chief Executive Officer
District Council of Barunga West
Maree Wauchope is CEO of Barunga West Council and a seasoned public sector leader with a legacy in delivering major infrastructure and community transformation. With executive experience spanning local and state government, Maree brings grounded insight into leading under pressure, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and advocating for regional impact. Her leadership reflects a strong commitment to resilience, strategic focus, and delivering results in dynamic, high-stakes settings.
SESSIONS
Day 1
3:15
Mini Leadership Labs
Lab A: Resilience in High-Pressure Environments
The rules keep changing. Priorities shift. Teams are stretched thin. Learn how to lead decisively through ambiguity, protect momentum when others are burning out, and stay anchored when the pressure builds.
Maree Wauchope, Chief Executive Officer, District Council of Barunga West
Lab B: Building Executive Presence and Self-Belief
Develop your leadership confidence by understanding how to back yourself, speak with authority, and position yourself for progression.
Jacki Done, Chief People, Partnerships & Quality Officer, Uniting SA
Lab C: Leading Through AI
What does it mean to be AI ready? Learn how to help your employees leverage AI with their work and how to successfully introduce AI into the organisation.
Kirsty Mundy, Worldwide Sales Enablement Director, Microsoft; SA’s Premier’s Council for Women Member