Cr Hyams is a long-time Glen Eira resident with a keen interest in sport and recreation. He is serving his fourth term with us, having been Mayor in 2012, 2013 and 2019 and Deputy Mayor in 2011 and 2018.

Cr Hyams previously worked as a solicitor and as the executive director of a community sporting body. He is now a senior policy analyst at a not-for-profit public affairs organisation.

Cr Hyams was President of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society for eight years until 2011. He has also been a cricket club president, Bendigo Bank committee member, Neighbourhood Watch Area Secretary and Residents’ Association Vice-President. He’s currently on the Committee of Management of the Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre.

Cr Hyams believes it’s vital to remember that we exist to serve the community.

Cr Hyams has a Bachelor of Arts, Law (Monash University).

Mobile: 0427 319 018
Email: jhyams@gleneira.vic.gov.au