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Cr Eddy Kontelj
Represents: Cowie Ward
Cr Eddy Kontelj was elected to represent Cowie Ward at a by-election held on 6th March, 2010. The Cowie Ward takes in North Geelong, Bell Post Hill, Bell Park, Hamlyn Heights and parts of Batesford.
Cr Kontelj was born and raised in Bell Post Hill and is married with three daughters. He completed his education at Holy Family Primary School, the former Bell Park Technical School and Central Queensland University.
Cr Kontelj has an extensive range of experience in heavy plant and equipment, commercial negotiations, industry and community service.
After completing an apprenticeship in Diesel Mechanics, Eddy also successfully completed a Graduate Certificate in Maintenance Management and spent over 14 years working in the Mining industry in some of the harshest environments throughout Australia and South America. Cr Kontelj is currently employed by a leading Caterpillar engine, transport, heavy plant and equipment dealer as General Manager – Operations.
Prior to being elected to Council, Eddy set two Guinness World Records for the ‘Longest Static Cycling Marathon’ to raise awareness and funds for the Asthma Foundation and beyondblue: the national depression initiative.
Cr Kontelj is currently a representative on the Geelong Ethnic Communities Council and a participant in the 2008 / 2010 Leaders for Geelong program.
He is committed to support senior, youth, multicultural, sporting and community groups and is determined to tackle speeding and hoon driving in our streets and to develop a parking and streetscape beautification program for specific areas in the ward.
Cr Eddy Kontelj is portfolio holder for Aboriginal Affairs and Multicultural Affairs and represents the City on:
Barwon South West Regional Advisory Committee (Multiculturalism), established by the Victorian Multicultural Commission
Community Arts & Festivals Assessment Committee
Planning Committee
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