Jeremy Rockliff

Premier of Tasmania



2 December 2022

Madeleine Ogilvie, Minister for Heritage

New CEO for Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority

The Tasmanian Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr William Flamsteed to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA).

As a Government Business Enterprise, PAHSMA is entrusted to conserve and maintain the World Heritage values at the Port Arthur, Cascades Female Factory and the Coal Mines Historic Sites, while also promoting them as tourist destinations.

The appointment will see Mr Flamsteed join the organisation at a time where opportunities for our Tasmanian tourism heritage sites abound, as the State’s post-pandemic recovery continues.

Mr Flamsteed brings a depth of experience including in tourism, hospitality and destination development including Chief Operations Officer and Chief Development Officer at Sovereign Hill Museums Association. 

He has a strong understanding of working in a regional environment, having served as the CEO at Grampians Regional Tourism Board and Executive Officer for North East Victoria Tourism inc. 

He will be moving from Victoria to Tasmania to take up a five-year appointment from Monday 16 January 2023.



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