--- title: "Toowoomba Regional Council Appoints Chief Executive Officer" description: "Toowoomba Regional Council. (2025, May 25). TRC appoints Chief Executive Officer [Press release]. https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/about-council/news-publications/media-releases/16546-trc-appoints-chief-executive-officer  Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has today appointed transformational leader Sal Petroccitto OAM to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald said Mr Petroccitto was unanimously appointed by Councillors following a national and international executive recruitment talent search. […]" featured_image: "https://www.ontalent.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/wordpress-blog-image-size-5-scaled.png" url: "https://www.ontalent.com.au/trc-appoints-chief-executive-officer/" date_modified: "2025-06-02T15:27:16+10:00" --- - [May 29, 2025](https://www.ontalent.com.au/2025/05/29/) # Toowoomba Regional Council Appoints Chief Executive Officer --- **Toowoomba Regional Council. (2025, May 25). *TRC appoints Chief Executive Officer* \[Press release\]. [https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/about-council/news-publications/media-releases/16546-trc-appoints-chief-executive-officer ](https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/about-council/news-publications/media-releases/16546-trc-appoints-chief-executive-officer)** ![SAL1WEB](https://www.ontalent.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SAL1WEB.jpg) --- Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has today appointed transformational leader Sal Petroccitto OAM to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald said Mr Petroccitto was unanimously appointed by Councillors following a national and international executive recruitment talent search. “Council was on the hunt for an accomplished leader with a business mind and a community heart and Sal is absolutely that person. “With over 30 years of executive leadership experience across public and private sectors, including more than a decade as CEO of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), Sal is well known for delivering cultural transformation and strategic outcomes in complex environments. “Sal has foundational local government experience having held senior positions with Brisbane City Council, along with executive roles with Department of Transport and Main Roads while most recently transforming the NHVR into an award-winning customer service champion,” Mayor McDonald said. “Sal is no stranger to the Region having grown up on the Southern Downs and he brings the skillset to maximise the array of opportunities on the horizon. “That includes the special opportunity for us in becoming an Olympic Region in 2032, just seven years from now. Sal is well placed to draw upon his extensive leadership experience to assist us to take advantage of the delivery of new and upgraded infrastructure,” he said. Mr Petroccitto said he was excited by the opportunity to lead TRC into the future. “My leadership philosophy is built on authenticity, valuing people, and delivering measurable outcomes. “I’m genuinely excited about the opportunity to bring my strategic leadership capabilities to TRC and work with the Mayor, Councillors and executive leadership team to drive and advance strategic priorities while leading the organisation,” Mr Petroccitto said. Mr Petroccitto will spend time with TRC elected representatives and the executive leadership team this week before formally commencing in the role on Monday, 14 July, 2025. **Photo caption:** Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald (left) pictured with new TRC Chief Executive Officer Sal Petroccitto OAM, Sal’s wife Michelle and Toowoomba Region Deputy Mayor Cr Rebecca Vonhoff at today’s announcement. **-ENDS-** **Story: [https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/about-council/news-publications/media-releases/16546-trc-appoints-chief-executive-officer](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fqld.us2.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D19ca0003b5debe51dc047584b%26id%3D8a37846536%26e%3Da7eed19822&data=05%7C02%7Cc.nugent%40ontalent.com.au%7Cd2645f6887a2449b585008dd9d8d7cf7%7Ca2a4c260ebdc4300a97a96b149b9bd84%7C0%7C0%7C638839953212351851%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cQ8bzS%2FPQuD1s8r969g2P5LU7avWxdNl8jBhigyrBQc%3D&reserved=0)**   [Previous: Culture, Ethics & Governance: A Leadership Responsibility](https://www.ontalent.com.au/culture-ethics-governance/) [Next: Chief Executives and Emerging Leaders Breakfast](https://www.ontalent.com.au/chief-executives-and-emerging-leaders-breakfast/) --- ### Stay Connected ## More Updates - [Hire over the Summer Holidays](https://www.ontalent.com.au/hire-over-summer/) — The holidays are a great time to clarify the needs of your organisation. 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