Cr Pye Augustine

Division 1 Councillor

Cr Pye Augustine has been an Ipswich resident for nearly two decades. Elected to Council in 2024 to represent Division 1, Cr Augustine brings over 30-years' experience in leadership, banking, sporting and community organisations and is passionate about being a voice for her community.

Telephone07 3810 7986
Mobile Phone0447 265 333
Email pye.augustine@ipswich.qld.gov.au
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Council Committee Membership

Economic and Cultural Development Committee (Chair)
Multicultural Advisory Committee (Chair)
Community and Sport Committee (Deputy Chair)
Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee (Deputy Chair)
Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee (Deputy Chair)
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
Finance and Governance Committee
Environment and Sustainability Committee
Advocacy Advisory Committee

Other Roles

Ipswich Local Disaster Management Group (Deputy Chair)

Biography

Councillor Pye Augustine has been a proud Ipswich resident for nearly two decades, living in the eastern suburbs. Workplace inclusivity and diversity are central to Cr Augustine’s values. As the first Ipswich Councillor of African heritage, immigrating to Australia from South Africa in 1980, she is honoured to represent a city that embraces multiculturalism.

With more than a decade of experience as a Sports Administrator, Cr Augustine has played a significant role in strengthening the sporting sector. Her leadership in helping clubs grow has contributed to healthier, more connected communities.

Cr Augustine has 10 years of banking experience and a strong foundation in financial stewardship and community-focused decision-making.

Cr Augustine is dedicated to collaborative projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for residents. She is also a proud member of Zonta Ipswich, supporting initiatives that empower women and advance gender equality.

Find out more about your Division 1 Councillor, Pye Augustine

About Division 1

Division 1 is the largest of the four divisions and amalgamates both rural and urban suburbs. The division covers a geographic catchment of 61,148 ha (611 km2) and is oriented in a west-east direction spanning from Grandchester and Mount Mort in the west to Redbank Plains and White Rock in the east.

The suburbs of Division 1 include Blackstone, Calvert, Deebing Heights, Ebenezer, Flinders View, Goolman, Grandchester, Jeebropilly, Lower Mount Walker, Mount Forbes, Mount Mort, Mount Walker West, Mutdapilly, Peak Crossing, Purga, Raceview, Redbank Plains, Ripley, South Ripley, Swanbank, White Rock, and Willowbank.