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Councillor David Acker

Councillor

P: 0418 934 069

david.acker@kwinana.wa.gov.au

Term expires: 2027

Background

I have lived in the City of Kwinana for more than 20 years, raising my family here and proudly calling this community home. My children attended St Vincent’s School, where my grandchildren are now enrolled, continuing our strong local connection. I am a Life Member of the Kwinana Junior Knights Football Club, where I held many roles including President. For the past seven years, I have been involved with the Kwinana Districts Football Club, where I started the women’s team, served five years as President, and now volunteer as Sponsorship Coordinator, supporting community sport and local engagement.

Professional Experience

I currently serve as the Facilities Manager for Western Australia and South Australia with JKFM, overseeing a large and diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, and industrial sites. My role requires balancing budgets, managing teams, and coordinating multiple contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality results often under tight timeframes.

Over my career, I’ve owned and operated three successful businesses, which has given me firsthand experience with the challenges local business owners face every day. Those lessons in accountability, communication, and perseverance have shaped the way I lead and make decisions.

These experiences translate directly to my role as a Councillor. Managing large operations taught me to think strategically, but owning small businesses taught me to listen and to understand what people need and find practical ways to deliver it. I bring that same grounded approach to Council, realistic, transparent, and community-minded.

My focus is on supporting local business, creating opportunities for young people, and helping Kwinana grow sustainably while keeping its strong community spirit. I believe good leadership starts with understanding people and making decisions that improve their everyday lives.

Committees/Memberships

  • Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
  • Boola Maara Aboriginal Consultative Committee
  • Executive Appraisal Committee
  • Bush Fire Advisory Committee

Representation on External Committees

  • Development Assessment Panel
  • Kwinana Senior Citizens Centre Committee
  • Peel Harvey Catchment Council – Nomination only

Interests

I’m passionate about the role sport plays in supporting mental health and wellbeing. Through my involvement in local clubs, I’ve helped introduce mental health sessions that use sport as a safe forum for open and supportive conversations. Away from Council and community sport, I enjoy smoking meat and following US sports, particularly the NFL and NBA. I’m also a proud West Coast Eagles supporter. My focus as a Councillor is to strengthen these opportunities, ensuring Kwinana remains a connected, healthy, and proud community for future generations.

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