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Gold Coast council seeks new CEO on $800,000 salary

Gold Coast City Council is searching for a new chief executive, with the top job at the city's council coming with an $800,000 salary.

Gold Coast City Council is looking for a new chief executive officer, with the role carrying a salary of $800,000.

The position leads one of the country's largest local government organisations, and the pay on offer has drawn attention to the size of the job.

The report did not give further detail on the recruitment process, the closing date for applications or when a new CEO is expected to start.

Video: 9 News Australia.

Key questions

Who is looking for a new CEO?
Gold Coast City Council is searching for a new chief executive officer.
How much does the Gold Coast council CEO job pay?
The role comes with a salary of $800,000.
When will the new Gold Coast council CEO start?
No start date or recruitment timeline was given in the report.

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