Corangamite Shire Council says its new Chief Executive Officer, David Rae, has hit the ground running today.
Mr Rae spent much of his first day meeting staff and settling back into the Shire where he previously served as Director Corporate and Community Services for 10 years.
The qualified accountant and lifelong resident of South West Victoria started his local government career with Warrnambool City Council in 1996 was employed at Western District Health Service as Sub-regional Finance Director before joining Corangamite for the first time in 2012.
Mayor, Ruth Gstrein said Councillors were delighted to have Mr Rae on board.
“David has been Director of Corporate and Community Services at Moyne Shire for the past 12 months. Prior to that he was our director for 10 years,” Mayor Gstrein said.
“It’s terrific to welcome David back and we are confident he has the skills and experience for the role.
“While it’s a step up from his previous position at Corangamite, David has shown the leadership and decision-making capabilities that will make him an excellent CEO.”
Mr Rae said he was appreciative, grateful and humbled by the opportunity.
“It’s quite a surreal situation returning after 13 months. It’s an entirely new gig. I’m not coming in with any assumptions,” he said.
Mr Rae said he was looking forward to working with the organisation to deliver the Council’s priorities.
“There are some exciting projects underway: The Port Campbell Town Centre Project and the Grow and Prosper work.”
“I also look forward to supporting the great range of services our community has come to expect and appreciate.
“I look forward to meeting members of the community and key stakeholders including local businesses, schools and health services.”