Proudly born and bred in Clermont, Cr Terry O’Neill began his professional journey in 1985 with the Belyando Shire Council and later worked for Queensland Health and Isaac Regional Council. His expertise spans payroll, accounts payable, fleet management, and bookkeeping for a local grazing company.
Cr O’Neill is a first-time Councillor, elected to represent Division 1, which includes Glenden and rural communities. He is a passionate advocate for rural infrastructure, with his primary goal being to improve roads in the Isaac region.
In addition to his council role, Cr O’Neill serves on the Corporate Governance and Financial Services Standing Committee, the Planning Environment and Community Services Standing Committee, and the Engineering and Infrastructure Standing Committee within Isaac Regional Council. He is also a member of the Clermont Historical Centre Working Group.
Externally, he contributes as a member of the Carmichael Mine and Rail Community Consultative Committee, the Glenden Development and Industry Group, and the Jangga Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) Consultative Committee.
Outside of work, Terry has served as a poultry steward at the Clermont Show, one of Queensland's oldest agricultural shows, and as secretary of the Bathampton Rural Fire Brigade. He also takes pride in breeding Dexter cattle, a practice he has pursued for over two decades.