New CEO appointed to lead Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority

Published on 04 September 2025

The Board of the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has appointed Christine Ferguson as the organisation’s new ongoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Christine has been interim-CEO since April and brings to the role extensive experience in the public sector, including senior executive roles in environment, land and emergency management for over 10 years.

Christine is a director and deputy chair of Triple Zero Victoria, has previously been appointed as a municipal monitor by Local Government Victoria, is a committee member for Regional Development Australia and has received the Public Service Medal for outstanding service.

GORCAPA undertook a thorough external recruitment process to find a new CEO, with Christine selected from a very strong field of candidates.

GORCAPA is the dedicated parks manager for the Great Ocean Road coast and parks and is a key part of the Victorian Government’s landmark reforms to achieve holistic management and protection of this special part of Victoria.

Quotes attributable to GORCAPA Chair, Libby Mears

“The Board is delighted to appoint Christine as our ongoing CEO. She will be an amazing asset for the Authority and brings a wealth of experience that will continue to propel us forward as an organisation.”

“Reforms to improve how the coast and parks of the Great Ocean Road is managed are once in a generation and so important to get right. I am confident that the Board, in partnership with Christine and all the staff at the Authority are committed to working hard to deliver this positive change.”

Quotes attributable to GORCAPA CEO, Christine Ferguson “I am thrilled to take on this responsibility and look forward to continuing to work every day with the Board and all our dedicated staff to deliver on the Authority’s amazing remit to protect and enhance this special part of the state.”