Councillor Matthew Rowse

Professional Experience

My employment history is varied, with roles ranging from a police officer, a bookie, home renovator and operating a mobile dog grooming business before becoming the primary carer of my children when our first child was born. 

The experiences and knowledge I have received from these positions have given me a very strong community focus and that was further progressed when I devoted my spare time as a stay-at-home-dad to forming the Village at Wellard Residents Association and joined the committees of the Kwinana Junior Knights Football Club and the P&F at Peter Carnley Anglican Community School.

Committees/Membership

Representation on City of Kwinana Committees ​

• Audit and Risk Committee
• Local Emergency Management Committee
• Kwinana Local Recovery Committee
• Kwinana Local Recovery Coordination Committee
• Boola Maara (Many Hands) Advisory Group
• Local Commercial Support Grant Panel
• Minor Capital Works Assessment Panel
• Wellard Village Design Guideline Review Panel

Representation on External Committees

• Joint Development Assessment Panel

Interests

I have a strong interest in planning for and creating liveable and inclusive suburbs where residents can become actively involved with their neighbours and the community. The needs of families and children are of utmost importance to me, as is the safety and security of residents.