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THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THIS REPORT WAS REMOVED BY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON 13 JANUARY 2014
ORDINARY MEETING – LATE REPORT 13 JANUARY 2014
8.1 CLOSED SESSION ITEM:
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
File No
Author Recruitment Consultant
REASON FOR CLOSED SESSION
This report was considered in closed session in accordance with Section 275 (1)(a) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business
relating to the appointment, dismissal or discipline of employees.
SUMMARY/PURPOSE
This report contains the Selection Panel’s recommendation for the appointment of Noosa
Council’s permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The process to recruit a permanent CEO commenced soon after the election of the Mayor
and Councillors in November 2013. An Australia wide recruitment campaign attracted
significant interest from candidates from across Australia and New Zealand.
Following initial assessment of all candidates by Council’s Recruitment Consultant, the Selection
Panel, comprising the Mayor, Cr. Noel Playford, Deputy Mayor Cr. Bob Abbot and Cr.
Frank Wilkie shortlisted the four most outstanding candidates for further and more
comprehensive assessment and interview.
The further assessment of the four candidates Included:
Detailed referee interviews and reports (four for each candidate);
Independent professional personality profiling for each candidate; and
An extensive candidate assessment process of informal and formal meetings and
interviews held over two days, involving all Councillors and a selection of senior
Council staff.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Council, at it’s first meeting on 2nd January 2014, confirmed the roles and process for
the recruitment of the permanent CEO and authorised the Mayor to settle a Contract of
Employment with the successful applicant, on terms and conditions within the parameters set by
Council.
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THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THIS REPORT WAS REMOVED BY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON 13 JANUARY 2014
ORDINARY MEETING – LATE REPORT 13 JANUARY 2014
REPORT
The Selection Panel’s unanimous recommendation for the position of permanent Chief
Executive Officer is Brett de Chastel.
Brett is a highly qualified, skilled and respected Local Government practitioner with over 25
years of senior management experience in Local Government.
1. Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (UQ) 1982 - Major in Journalism
Bachelor of Laws (UQ) 1985
Admitted as Solicitor of Supreme Court of Queensland 1988
Australian Institute of Company Directors Diploma 2003
Master of Business Administration (UNE) 2005 – Majors in Local Government and
Human Resources
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member of Local Government Managers Australia
2. Employment History
2008 to present CEO and Principal Consultant at de Chastel and Associates
A local government consultancies firm to over 25 Councils in Queensland, employing a
number of part time consultants and providing a broad range of specialist local government
services including financial analysis, structure reviews, Councillor training, corporate planning
and facilitation of business plans.
2001 – 2008 Director Corporate Services, Noosa Shire Council
This role included Director responsibility for finance, budget control, rating policies,
organisational development, information technology, records, legal services, HR, Workplace
Health and Safety, corporate planning and corporate performance.
1998 – 2001 Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Ipswich City Council
This role included responsibility for corporate governance, information technology, records,
corporate planning, legal services and HR.
1989 – 1998 City Solicitor at Ipswich City Council
3. Community and other interests
Brett has been a resident of Noosaville since 2001. His interests outside of work have included:
Director and Chairperson of United Synergies, a not-for-profit organisation based in
Noosa that focuses on youth crises issues and youth development;
Junior Football (Soccer) Coach and Manager;
Volunteer work in PNG;
Patrolling member of Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club.
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Section 3
THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THIS REPORT WAS REMOVED BY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON 13 JANUARY 2014
ORDINARY MEETING – LATE REPORT 13 JANUARY 2014
4. Contract Negotiations
In accordance with Council’s resolution of 2 January 2014, the Mayor has negotiated the
terms and conditions for a Contract of Employment within the parameters set by Council.
The proposed Contract provides for a four year term and a commencement date of 3
February 2014.
BUDGET & FINANCIAL ASPECTS
Appropriate allowances for the position are provided for in Council’s first 6 months budget.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the late report by the Recruitment Consultant to the Ordinary Meeting
dated 13 January 2014 and appoint Mr Brett de Chastel to the position of Chief Executive
Officer of the Noosa Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Nil.
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