Our Board of Directors
Coastlink is governed by an independent Board of Directors.
Our team of strategic leaders are all members or graduates of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
A strong skills-based Board, the members govern using contemporary methods with expertise in risk mitigation, clinical governance and strategic planning, to ensure Coastlink continues providing the best quality service to people who are ageing or living with disability on the Central Coast.
Our dedicated retired Board Members are also honoured as Life Members for their vision and commitment to our organisation.
Coastlink is a Vision and Purpose driven organisation, which prides itself on delivering what it promises.
Our Vision:
People living full and exciting lives.
Our Purpose:
To enable lives of choice, inclusion and opportunity.
Our Board Members
Mr John Mouland
Chair
Appointed October 2014
As Chief Executive Officer of Regional Development Australia Central Coast, John leads our Board with a passion for building a strong, prosperous and resilient Central Coast for all residents in our region.
He brings to the Board over 30 years of senior management experience in the public and private sectors, including a decade at Gosford City Council where he worked as Manager Customer Services & Communications, Manager Arts, Heritage & Culture and Council’s Executive Officer.
Qualifications:
- Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Final Year of MBA studies)
- Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Current member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Mr Stephen Glen
Director
Appointed October 2019
With a demonstrated history of Executive Leadership in the public sector, Stephen offers his experience working with varied regional and rural communities, proven expertise in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects and a background in Civil Engineering to the Coastlink board.
Working as the Director of City Services for Gosford City Council (now Central Coast Council) for 13 years, Stephen brings with him vast experience in project planning and management, governance and strategy, and extensive local knowledge.
Currently a community representative on the Central Coast Planning Panel, Stephen works to give greater accountability and transparency to our regional planning system, while making decisions on sensitive, complex and high value development applications for the benefit of our broader community.
Other qualifications include:
- Graduate Diploma in Local Government, Engineering, at University of Technology, Sydney
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Civil Engineering, University of Newcastle
- Graduate Diploma Education (Secondary), University of Newcastle
Ms Nicole Redmond
Director
Appointed October 2022
Nicole is passionate about people, their growth both personally and professionally, and developing great workplace culture.
Nicole brings to the board over 25 years of senior management experience, specialising in Business Operations, Human Resources and Strategy.
Currently Director – People, Culture & Corporate Services at North Construction & Building, a medium-sized commercial construction company operating in regional NSW and south-east QLD. Nicole has also been appointed to the Business NSW Regional Advisory Council – Central Coast and has previously sat on the Regional Advisory Council TAFE NSW – North Region.
Nicole was a proud winner of the 2017 Women in Building & Associated Services (WIBAS) – Women in Building Award and is currently the WIBAS Vice President.
Qualifications:
- Certificate in Governance Practice
- Member Governance Institute of Australia – GIA (Affiliated)
- Advanced Certificate in Management, Business Administration & Management General
Dr Brok Glenn
Director
Appointed December 2020
Brok has held executive leadership roles at the Australian National University, Newcastle University, CSIRO, and in the private sector. Currently, he is Adjunct Professor at the Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute. While fortunate to be raised in Australia, and after an uncompromising adolescence, Brok’s formative years were spent in the UK where he trained in the neurosciences.
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons), University of London
- PhD, University of London
- GAICD, Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
Dr. Carla Sunner
Director
Appointed October 2024
Dr. Carla Sunner is a Lecturer of Nursing at the University of Newcastle (UON), and brings a wealth of expertise and experience to our team.
With a Master of Advanced Practice Nursing (Older Person Specialty) and a Diploma in Applied Science Nursing from UON, Dr. Sunner has over 30 years of clinical experience in diverse settings, including rural and remote areas across Australia.
Her impressive career includes numerous awards and six published academic papers.
Dr. Sunner’s extensive background includes her role as a nurse for the Aged Care Service in Emergency Teams (ASET) at John Hunter Hospital.
Her skills in risk mitigation, clinical governance, and strategic planning are invaluable to Coastlink.
Qualifications:
- PhD, University of Newcastle, 2024
- Master of Advanced Practice Nursing (Older Person Specialty), University of Newcastle, 2014
- Diploma Applied Science Nursing, University of Newcastle, 1990
- Workplace Assessment & Training Certificate IV (TAE40110), Newcastle TAFE, Upgraded 2016
- Member of the Australian College of Nursing since 2021
- Hunter Medical Research Institute Affiliate