Snowy Monaro Regional Council has announced the appointment of Noreen Vu as the organisation’s new permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Ms Vu will assume the role from Monday 14 July, following the conclusion of current interim CEO, Stephen Dunshea’s contract.
Currently serving as General Manager at Weddin Shire Council in the Central West of NSW, Ms Vu’s appointment comes on the back of a competitive and exhaustive recruitment process undertaken by Council over the last several months.
“I’m so excited to welcome Ms Vu aboard as Council’s new CEO,” said Mayor, Chris Hanna.
“The depth of our new chief executive’s experience across all three tiers of Australian public service and her impressive academic qualifications in numerous disciplines really made her the stand-out candidate in a very competitive pool of applicants.”
The Council said Ms Vu brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Council, having worked across strategic planning, policy development and asset and utility management within the Federal, State/Territory, and local government sectors.
The new CEO previously served in an executive role at Coonamble Shire Council, where she oversaw the portfolio of environment, strategic planning and community services.
“I’m excited to connect with the community here in the Snowy Monaro, and to continue Mr Dunshea’s work to ensure that our staff are valued and respected. I appreciate the councillors’ confidence and look forward to working closely together with the governing body to achieve our vision for Council,” said Ms Vu.
“On behalf of the Snowy Monaro, I’d like to extend our warmest welcome to Ms Vu, and give our sincere thanks to Stephen Dunshea for all that he’s done to get Council on a positive track in his time as interim CEO,” said Mayor Hanna.
“We wish him all the very best for the future, and look forward to this exciting new chapter for our region and our organisation.”
