Mayor Mark Irwin

Mayor Mark Irwin was born and raised in Scarborough and was first elected as a Councillor for the City of Stirling in 2015. He was elected as Mayor by his fellow Councillors in October 2017 and was re-elected as the City’s first popularly elected Mayor in 2019.

Mayor Irwin is married with three children, all of whom enjoy participating in local community groups and sporting clubs. He enjoys connecting with people and discussing local issues, and has been a lifelong member of Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC). His passion for community service is reflected in this long-standing involvement.

Mayor Irwin holds a degree in science from UWA, a Diploma in Management, and has completed both the Berkeley Executive Leadership Program and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course. A passionate advocate for health and fitness, he operated a health and fitness business with his wife for 20 years. He has previously served on government and community boards, most notably as President of Surf Life Saving WA and is currently on the boards of Warriapendi Primary School and the Northam Avon Descent Association. Through these positions, he has forged successful relationships with local, state and national bodies, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to leadership and community service.

Mayor Irwin provides strategic leadership to Council and is dedicated to strengthening relationships and supporting the community. He is proud to be leading a progressive local Council and community.

Council committee memberships:

• Planning and Development Committee
• Community and Resources Committee
• Chief Executive Officer's Performance Review Committee (Presiding Member)
• Audit, Risk, and Improvement Committee.

Other committee/group memberships:

• WALGA North Metropolitan Zone
• Local Emergency Management Committee.