How Council is structured

The corporate (or administrative) structure of the City of Gold Coast is set by Council and is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The CEO is responsible directly to the Council.

City of Gold Coast's organisational functions are managed across the Office of the CEO and six directorates.

If you wish to contact one of our officers, please visit our Contact us page for options.

Office of the CEO

Tim Baker
Chief Executive Officer

City Operations

Alisha Swain
Director City Operations

Lifestyle & Community

Alton Twine
Director Lifestyle & Community

Economy, Planning & Environment

Nick McGuire
Director Economy, Planning & Environment

Transport & Infrastructure

Cath Drinkwater
Director Transport & Infrastructure

Water & Waste

Paul Heaton
Director Water & Waste

Office of the Chief Investment Officer

Jeff McAlister
Chief Investment Officer

City Transformation

Paul Callander
Director City Transformation

Office of the Chief People and Strategy Officer

Susie George
Chief People and Strategy Officer