Cr Paddison moved to Parkes in 1981 to marry her husband, local man Garry Paddison.
They have three adult children - Lisa, married to Craig O'Shannessy (grandparents to their children Milla and Finn) - along with Andrew and Megan.
A former owner of local business Ozfarm Services, Cr Paddison also holds qualifications in finance and business administration, NSW Government OHS, Business Leadership Mastery and Women in Business programs.
She is also a published children's book author, a registered civil celebrant, a Parkes M & D Society member, and a volunteer palliative care support worker.
Cr Paddison is dedicated to her new role serving the people of the Parkes Shire.