About Paige
Paige Johnson is a 6th generation and lifelong Novocastrian, elected to Council in 2024 as a member of the Australian Labor Party. She is deeply committed to ensuring Newcastle is a smart, progressive, sustainable, and inclusive City.
Paige holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) from the University of Newcastle. While studying, she served as a non-executive director on the University of Newcastle Council and was recognized as Newcastle’s Young Citizen of the Year for her contributions to the City and community.
In addition to her role as a Councillor for the City of Newcastle, Paige works in local government as a Senior Civil Engineer, responsible for managing billions of dollars in public infrastructure. Her leadership extends to the wider community, where she has an active role in the union movement and in social justice, civic advocacy and governance roles.
Paige is committed to fighting for Newcastle to be a City where everyone in our community can thrive. To her, this means:
Delivering critical road, transport and drainage infrastructure upgrades.
Fighting for better public transport, including expanding light rail.
Protecting and expanding our City’s green spaces and parks.
Attracting major events to Newcastle and supporting a vibrant night-time economy.
Supporting sustainable development that enhances our urban spaces while protecting our City’s unique heritage.
Celebrating the diverse and inclusive City that Newcastle is.
Creating a liveable City that puts people first.
Positions and service
Elected to Newcastle City Council for Ward 2 from 14.9.2024
Councillor Member, Newcastle City Traffic Committee from 2024
Member, City of Newcastle Infrastructure Advisory Committee from 2024
Councillor Member, City of Newcastle Youth Advisory Council from 2024
Chair, Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia NSW Young IPWEA from 2024
Delegate, Newcastle Trades Hall Council (Hunter Workers) from 2024
Member, Local Government Engineers’ Association Committee of Management
Assistant Secretary, NSW Young Labor from 29.4.2020 to 20.3.2022
Deputy Leader, NSW Young Labor Left from 8.12.2019 to 12.12.2021
Vice President, ALP Newcastle Local Government Committee from 20.5.2018 to 1.10.2024
Vice President, ALP Adamstown Branch from 6.3.2017
President, Hunter Young Labor Association from 21.7.2017 to 13.6.2023
Non-executive director, University of Newcastle Council 1.1.2016 to 1.1.2018
Delegate, ALP Newcastle Local Government Committee from 13.4.2015 to 1.10.2024
General Secretary - NSW, National Union of Students 10.12.2016 to 9.12.2017
Member, ALP Adamstown Branch from 2013
Member, Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch) from 2013
