Natasha Tempest

Background

About Natasha Tempest

I’m a strategic senior leader passionate about building people, culture, and systems that strengthen community trust and deliver measurable impact. As Senior Leader Health & Compliance at City of Launceston, I lead five diverse portfolios — Environmental Health, Compliance, Regulations, Parking, and Administration — shaping services that protect public health, ensure fair regulation, and support community wellbeing.With 12+ years in local government, I’ve built a career on navigating complex change, driving cultural renewal, and guiding teams through high-pressure environments where meaningful change is hard-won but deeply rewarding. I thrive in fast-paced, challenging contexts that demand both strategic clarity and people-centred leadership.Highlights:Transforming Culture – Turning reactive, high-pressure teams into accountable, collaborative, and values-driven teams.Leading Through Complexity – Navigating political, regulatory, and community expectations with strategic clarity and empathy.Sustainable Leadership – Championing workforce resilience by balancing efficiency, innovation, and wellbeing.Community Impact – Ensuring reforms and strategies translate into healthier, safer, and more resilient outcomes for the community.Recognised for interpreting legislation with empathy, leading with courage, and bringing people along the journey, I’m motivated by creating services and workplaces that are sustainable, people-centred, and resilient for the future.