Gosford directors miss out on new council positions

Only two former Gosford Council directors have been recruited to executive positions in the new Central Coast Council out of the eight positions available.

The new council announced an interim leadership team on Thursday, June 16.

The appointments followed an intensive, merit based, internal recruitment process, according to Council chief, Mr Rob Noble.

Mr Noble said the new leadership team was created to best support the outlook and vision of the new council.

"My vision is to build on the tradition of strong leadership of the two former councils as we move to a new era for the Central Coast," he said.

"I have chosen leaders who are customer-focused, collaborative, passionate and professional and can lead and support this council and our community through this change creating an organisation that cares about people, places and quality of life on the Central Coast."

Former Gosford Council director Ms Judy Jaeger has been appointed to the role of group leader customer and community relations.

Ms Janine McKenzie has been recruited as executive manager transition and business performance.

The roles of chief financial officer, group leader assets, infrastructure and business, group leader environment and planning, executive manager people and culture, and executive manager governance were all filled by former senior staff from Wyong Council.

The eighth position, a chief information officer, was yet to be appointed.

Four senior staff chose to leave the organisation altogether, including Mr Paul Anderson, former general manager of Gosford Council who decided to pursue opportunities outside of the public sector.

Mr Noble said he had nothing but thanks and praise for the senior staff who have served the community so well for many years.

"Each and every one of them has made a significant and lasting contribution to the Central Coast community and I thank them for that."

Media release, 16 Jun 2016

Rob Noble, Central Coast Council