Les Tyrell is an Australian local government politician.

Before moving to Thuringowa, He had lived in Wangan, Tully, Ingham, Innisfail and Cairns.

Before entering into local government, Les Tyrell was a self-employed Financial Services consultant where he dealt in investment, insurance and finance.

He also has years of experience in management and sales from when he worked in the hardware and timber industries.

Tyrell also ran as an unsuccessful Liberal candidate for the seat of Townsville in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, at the 1983 election.