Councillor Dennis Wood

Professional Experience

I taught Metal Construction Trades subjects at TAFE from 1977 to 2011 and hold several Education Qualifications and a BEd (Bachelors Degree).

I hold AS1796 welding qualifications and have taught MIG, TIG and MMAW to advanced levels.

I taught welding metallurgy to an advanced level as well as many other subjects.

The New Opportunities for Women (NOW) course that I taught at the Peel Campus was one of my favourites. ​

My experience working in both the military and civilian areas with youth and adults has enabled me to communicate well with both age groups and genders.​

Committees/Membership

Representation on City of Kwinana Committees​

• ​Local Emergency Management Advisory Committee
• Kwinana Local Recovery Committee
• Bush Fire Advisory Committee
• Access and Inclusion Working Group
• Freeman Working Group
• Local Events Fund Funding Group

Representation on External Committees

• ​​Alcoa Kwinana Refinery – Environmental Improvement Plan Advisory Board 
• Alcoa Stakeholder Reference Group – Kwinana Long Term Residue Management Strategy
• Communities Industries Forum (Proxy)
• Joint Development Assessment Panel
• Kwinana Industries Public Safety Liaison Group
• Kwinana Senior Citizens Centre (Proxy)
• South West Corridor Development Foundation
• Western Australian Local Government Association Annual General Meeting Proxy)​

Interests

I am interested in the SES and fire brigades as our family has a history of brigade membership. My brother, son-in-law and daughter have all been members.

I am also very interested in planning to ensure the City obtains the best outcomes, not only now, but in the future.

I firmly believe we have a very experienced and capable staff within the Council to ensure the rapid growth we are currently experiencing is well managed.