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The Victorian Government is looking to appoint a new Auditor-General following the resignation last month of Des Pearson.
Hobsons Bay CEO to move to Brimbank
The Chief Executive Officer of Hobsons Bay City Council, Bill Jaboor has resigned to take up the CEO position at neighbouring Brimbank City Council.
New CEO of Airservices Australia
One of the most senior officers in the Australian Defence Force, Air Vice-Marshal Margaret Staib, has been appointed as the new CEO of Airservices Australia.
As Commander Joint Logistics, Air Vice-Marshal Staib planned, coordinated and delivered logistics support for Australian Defence Force operations and exercises overseas and in Australia. She also played a key role in developing and implementing the $2.4 billion logistics reform program, an initiative of the 2009 Defence White Paper.
A posting to the United States Air Force at the Pentagon furthered her experience in logistics and procurement. For her work on logistics transformation, Air Vice-Marshal Staib was awarded the United States Meritorious Service Medal.
In January 2009, Air Vice-Marshal Staib was appointed as a Member in the Military Division of the Order of Australia.
Air Vice-Marshal Staib will take up her position on 15 October.
Airservices Australia is a wholly government-owned statutory authority which manages around 11 per cent of the world’s airspace through which more than three million flights carrying 75 million passengers travel each year.
As well as providing air-traffic control services, the organisation also delivers rescue and fire fighting services at the nation's major passenger airports.
More information about Airservices Australia and its current Board Members is available at: www.airservicesaustralia.com.
CEO sought for National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
A Chief Executive Officer is being recruited by the Queensland Government for the newly formed National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, an independent body based in Brisbane and recognised by all states and territories as the head regulator.
CSIRO chief appointed to head up SKA Organisation
Dr Phil Diamond, Chief of CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science, has been appointed director general of the SKA Organisation that will oversee the construction and operation of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.
New CEO for Perth City Council
The former Chief Executive of Redland City Council, Gary Stevenson, has been appointed as the City of Perth's new Chief Executive Officer. He will take up the position in late October 2012.
Casey to lead Petrel Energy
David Casey has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Petrel Energy Ltd.
New CEO for Sydney Desal Plant
Keith Davies, formerly chief executive of Tarong Energy and Co-ordinator General of Queensland, has been appointed CEO of Sydney Desalination Plant Pty Ltd (SDP).
Inaugural CEO sought for TasTAFE
The search is on for the chief executive officer of TasTAFE - Tasmania's new public vocational education and training entity.
Australia Post chairman steps down
The Chairman of the Australia Post Board, David Mortimer AO, has stepped down from the Board having served since 2001, including the past six years as Chairman.
CIO Index strengthens from weak base
The Chief Investment Officer Index released by the Financial Services Council (FSC) shows CIO sentiment is improving, but remains weak.
Hunt on for NSW Trains CEOs
The NSW Government is looking to appoint Chief Executive Officers for its new agencies, NSW Trains and Sydney Trains.
Study highlights increase in computer-related pain
Office workers from all professions are experiencing unprecedented levels of neck, back, shoulder and arm pain as an unintended consequence of the paperless office, according to new University of Sydney research.
More men want flexible hours
A report published by the Diversity Council of Australia (DCA) has found that men increasingly want flexible working hours to support their roles as fathers, carers and engaged volunteers in their communities.
URS appoints new Capital Projects director
Engineering and construction group URS Australia has announced the appointment of Geoff Pereira as the new Director of Capital Projects, with responsibility for overseeing mining and mine infrastructure projects for the company’s Western Australian operations.
Rawlins steps down from NBN Co
National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) Chief Information Officer Claire Rawlins has announced she has stepped down to take up a position at IT group Oracle.
The Trust Company appoints new CFO
Independent trustee company, The Trust Company (TRU), has announced the appointment of Shailendra Singh as the company's new Chief Financial Officer.
WA announces key Western Power appointments
The Western Australian Government has approved the appointment of Alan Mulgrew as the new Chairman of the Western Power Board.
Workers would rather quit than deal with issues
An alarming 46 per cent of Australian workers would rather quit their job than contend with a workplace issue, according to suicide prevention group R U OK?
Australians a gloomy bunch finds report
“On reflection, it’s not surprising that Australian employees are in a pessimistic state as there have been lay-offs occurring across a range of industries over the past few years as well as a strong focus on the weak global economy in our current affairs,” Ms Brown said.
Morphet steps down from Pacific Brands
Pacific Brands has confirmed that Sue Morphet will step down from her role as Chief Executive Officer, to be replaced by John Pollaers at the beginning of September.