Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, has announced the appointment of Juliet Alabaster as the new Chief Executive Officer of City Parklands.
Ms Alabaster (pictured) will commence in the role on 27 October, leading the management of the city’s most prominent parklands, including Roma Street Parkland and Victoria Park/Barrambin.
Ms Alabaster has served as Chief Operating Officer at Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) since 2021, where she helped drive investment, attract visitors and elevate Brisbane’s profile nationally and internationally.
With more than three years on the City Parklands Board, she will bring direct experience and insight into shaping the city’s most-loved places and Brisbane’s reputation as Australia’s lifestyle capital, the Lord Mayor said.
“Juliet has been a strong advocate for Brisbane through her role as Chief Operating Officer at our city’s economic development agency,” he said.
“Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and our city’s incredible parklands have played a huge role in shaping that reputation.
“The Brisbane 2032 Games are an exciting opportunity to make our city’s premier parklands even better and leave a legacy for people to enjoy well into the future.
“I look forward to Juliet bringing her expertise and commitment to City Parklands, ensuring our city continues to evolve as a world-class destination for locals and visitors alike.”
City Parklands was established by Brisbane City Council in 2013 to manage the city’s most popular parks.
Millions of people visit the City Parklands’ managed Roma Street Parkland, Victoria Park and events at Post Office Square each year.
Her appointment means two-thirds of Brisbane City Council’s subsidiaries will be led by women, the Council said in a statement.
“My time at BEDA has been a privilege, working alongside an outstanding team to grow Brisbane’s visitor economy and profile on the national and global stage,” said Ms Alabaster.
“I’m excited to bring that experience into this new chapter with City Parklands.
“Brisbane’s parklands are at the heart of our city’s lifestyle, welcoming millions of locals and visitors each year and showcasing the very best of Brisbane’s natural beauty.
“With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enhance our green spaces and create new experiences that will be loved by locals and sought out by visitors for decades to come,” she said.
