Kirsten Thrush

Kirsten Thrush is an experienced professional in community safety, emergency management, and risk management, currently serving as the Manager of Community Safety and Emergency Management at the City of Wanneroo since January 2020, with previous roles including Acting Manager of Asset Planning and Coordinator of Assets Planning. Kirsten has also been an Independent Business Owner at Essential Life Balance since October 2014. Prior experience includes coordinating corporate risk management at the City of Stirling, risk management coordination at the City of Perth, and planning roles at Water Corporation and Taupo District Council. Earlier positions include Senior Consultant Engineer at Faber Maunsell Bristol and Assistant Roading Engineer at Taupo District Council. Kirsten holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Auckland.