Council Portfolio: Governance & Finance
Background:
Born in Cairns, Janene was raised in Hawaii then lived and worked throughout Queensland. After completing her nursing training in Mackay in 1990 she briefly worked at the Townsville General Hospital before travelling and working overseas. Janene moved to Julia Creek in 1992 to take up a Registered Nurses position at the Julia Creek Hospital.It was here that she met her husband Trevor, a local electrician, originally from Milgery Station near McKinlay. Janene also workedpart-time at Richmond Hospital and casually as a barmaid at all the Julia Creek watering holes. Once the children came along,Janene lived on the family property for 8 years before moving back to Julia Creek. Janene has four young adult children. She and her husband own an electrical/refrigeration and retail business in Julia Creek and Normanton.
Over the years she has been involved with several committees and community services. She became in councillor in 2016 and served two terms and now is currently in her3rdterm as Mayor.
Janene enjoys being able to give back to her community and has learned a lot from her different roles in the committees she was involved with.
Her hobbies include travelling, water skiing, swimming, fishing, cooking and reading when she has time.