Hobsons Bay Mayor Cr Daria Kellandar has announced the suspension of the council’s CEO today.
The following statement was issued on the Council’s website:
Following an unscheduled meeting of Council today, Aaron van Egmond has been suspended as CEO of Hobsons Bay Council effective immediately.
Councillors became aware of concerns about safety in the workplace and the CEO’s fulfilment of his duties more broadly. Councillors take these matters very seriously and have made this decision following thorough and careful consideration, pending further investigations.
Given the sensitivity of these matters for all concerned, Council can make no further comment at this time.
The Herald Sun reported that the Australian Services Union had raised a formal dispute after receiving complaints from members about behaviours of “certain managers” at the council, and that Worksafe Victoria was “looking into these issues.”
Updated Sunday, 26th January 2025