Nikola Stepanov steps down as Toowoomba Regional Council Planning and Development General Manager

Dr Nikola Stepanov has resigned as General Manager Planning and Development Services with her final day for Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) on 17 January 2025. Beginning her new role in February 2025, Dr Stepanov has been named as the new CEO for Tablelands Regional Council. Joining TRC in late 2022, Dr Stepanov said she was proud of what she accomplished in her time in Toowoomba. “From my first day I made it clear the focus was on relationships, both internally with our staff, and externally with our development industry,” Dr Stepanov said. “When I look at how far we’ve come, it’s pleasing to see the improvements which have occurred over those two years.