Our (Corporate & Local) Team
Cooloola Waters Retirement Village and its associated corporate entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Pacific Retirement Estates Limited (PRE).
At PRE we take pride in our Directors, Managers & our Local Staff, who are a dedicated team of professionals, who share our passion about creating vibrant and fulfilling retirement village lifestyle experiences for all of our village residents, no matter where we operate.
PRE Group - CEO
Garys heads up the Cooloola Waters Group and is both the Managing Director & CEO of the CWRV's parent company, namely Pacific Retirement Estates Ltd.
Gary is an experienced finance and property entrepreneur who has more than 20 years' experience operating nationally in these respective industries.
Gary Simonite
Contact Details:
e: gsimonite@pacificretirementestates.com.au
m: 0438 331 116
PRE Group - CFO
Michael holds a BCOM, LLB with Honours, and been a CA for over 25 years.
Michael has accumulated diverse experience as in various roles during his career including an executive manager, investor and also as a Director within the resources, construction, trade and investment industries.
Michael Ryan CA
Contact Details:
e: mryan@pacificretirementestates.com.au
PRE Group - 'In-House' Legal Counsel
Donald provides expert legal guidance and ensures the village adheres to all regulations, allowing you to reside with confidence. Donald is an independent Barrister who specialises in Estate Planning and Mediation.
Donald Dickie
Contact Details:
PRE Group -
Snr. Bookkeeper & Compliance Officer
With a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Business under her belt, Kim’s career has spanned the world of Operations Management, before delving into Human Resource Management that covered the gamut of HR
Kim Coric
e: kcoric@pacificretirementestates.com.au
CW Village Administrator
With over 20 years' experience in local and regional administration roles Trish brings a wealth of professional management expertise to the CW Retirment Village operations.
Trish Denham
e: admin@cooloolawaters.com.au
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CW Village Maintenance Manager
Bob and his expert team are responsible for maintaining your villa and the entire village in top condition, offering peace of mind and a worry-free environment. If something is wrong, he’ll be right there to sort it out.
Bob Smith
CW Village Head Groundsman
Rob's skilled team of horticulturists meticulously care for the picturesque landscape, creating a tranquil haven for all residents to enjoy.
Rob Heading
Beyond our skilled and highly experienced managers and individuals, our team also includes skilled Directors & Corporate Advisers, Town Planners, Master Builders and Civil Engineers all of whom work tirelessly to help us deliver our market leading, highly contemporary, and fully modernised, Retirement Village / Over 55's living experiences.
Most importantly however, our staff and wider team believe that it will be continued collaboration with our most valued Residents that will drive us to better performing our employee roles and we look forward to ongoing resident interactions in the future.
Cooloola Waters is more than just a retirement village; it's a community where you can truly be yourself.
We invite you to explore our idyllic location, meet our dedicated team, and discover how you can write your next chapter in the beautiful Tin Can Bay area.
Experience the joy of connection, the beauty of nature, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you're part of something special.
Contact us today to learn more and discover how you can join our thriving community!