chief jobs in Canberra, ACT

Senior Executive Service Band 2 – Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Senior Executive Service Band 2 – Chief Information Security Officer Introduction Defence is seeking dynamic senior executives to drive the organisation forward and deliver on Defence’s mission – to defend Australia and its national interests. As part of the Senior Leadership Group, you will play a key role in...

The Company Our client, NRM Regions Australia is the peak body for the nation’s 54 regional Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisations that work across the whole country. For more than two decades, the unique Australian model of regional integrated land management has delivered long‑lasting environmental, agricultural and community benefits. Working in partnership with First Nations...

About the National Health Funding Body The Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool (the Administrator) and the National Health Funding Body (NHFB) were established through the Council of Australian Government's National Health Reform Agreement (NHR Agreement) of August 2011. The primary functions of the NHFB are to assist the Administrator in: - calculating and advising the...

Employment type Full-time statutory appointmentTerm of up to five years (eligible for reappointment) Remuneration As determined by the Remuneration Tribunal, under the determination for full-time office holders About the organisation The CER is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity and statutory agency established under the Clean Energy Regulator Act 2011. The CER administers legislated...

Position description Job reference: VN-0766533 Position title: Chief Finance Officer Classification: Executive Level Two (EL2) Position location: Canberra, ACT Salary: $141,473 - $167,498 p.a. Position/s: One Employment status: Ongoing | Full time (37.5 hours) or Part time Security level: Baseline Agency: National Health Funding Body Section: Finance Contact officer: Shannon White |...

A notable community services organization in Canberra is seeking a results-driven Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, risk management, and digital transformation initiatives. This role requires extensive financial governance experience and strong leadership skills, ideally in community services or aged care. The successful candidate will support the organization's mission to...

Chair and Chief Executive Officer – Clean Energy Regulator The Australian Government invites applications for the role of Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Clean Energy Regulator (CER). The CER is a non‑corporate Commonwealth entity and statutory agency established under the Clean Energy Regulator Act 2011. The CER administers legislated climate and energy schemes and delivers...

The Role Austrade seeks a dynamic and collaborative APS 6 Executive to support Austrade’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO), Policy and Programs. The Executive Assistant will work closely and collaboratively with the DCEO, their Executive Officer, and broader Austrade leadership team (and their respective support teams), to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the DCEO office. The...

Chief Information Security Officer – CSIRO CSIRO Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Location and office arrangements: All Capital Cities and major CSIRO sites across Australia considered. Role highlights: - Leadership role reporting to the Chief Information Officer, driving the cyber security strategy for Australia’s national science agency. - Influence at Board and Executive...

Lead Transformation. Champion Culture. Empower our Future at Aboriginal Hostels Limited! Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) provides safe, culturally supportive accommodation services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. For more than 50 years, AHL has played a critical role in strengthening opportunities, mobility and wellbeing for First Nations people through access...

Overview The National Indigenous Australians Agency is recruiting an SES Band 3 Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) to lead the Policy and Programs portfolio. The DCEO will shape and deliver Government priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, drive innovative evidence‑based policies, and deliver sustainable outcomes for First Nations communities. Responsibilities -...

A government regulatory agency is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the Clean Energy Regulator. The role involves providing strategic leadership, chairing the Regulator Board, and ensuring effective governance and administration of climate and energy schemes. Candidates should have strong leadership experience, integrity, and proven governance skills. This statutory position is based in...

Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. About the Role (your why) As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you’ll be involved with technical scoping and costing of solution engagements, working directly with our specialists and clients to...

Step into a pivotal executive role at Carers ACT and help shape a financially resilient, well-governed organisation positioned for long-term impact. Use your financial acumen, strategic leadership and judgement to strengthen financial sustainability, digital capability, and risk and compliance frameworks that enable high-quality services across Carers ACT. - Lead Carers ACT’s financial...

Senior Executive Service Band 1 - Chief People Officer Salary negotiable based on experience and skills Lead Transformation. Champion Culture. Empower our Future at Aboriginal Hostels Limited! Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) provides safe, culturally supportive accommodation services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. For more than 50 years, AHL has played a...

The Opportunity: The NIAA is looking for an established senior leader with well-developed organisational and influencing skills to join our Executive as an SES Band 3, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO), in the Policy and Programs portfolio. The DCEO Policy and Programs leads, influences and invests in social, cultural and economic policies and programs that contribute to improving the...

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Embracing diversity and difference, authentically you can demonstrate our values in your every action and day to day life of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment (CARE) with Integrity and Positivity. You naturally without adjustment offer outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, self-reflection capacity and high emotional intelligence. As a...

The Opportunity: The NIAA is looking for an established senior leader with well-developed organisational and influencing skills to join our Executive as an SES Band 3, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO), in the Policy and Programs portfolio. The DCEO Policy and Programs leads, influences and invests in social, cultural and economic policies and programs that contribute to improving the...

A cultural accommodation service provider in Canberra is seeking a visionary Chief People Officer to lead transformative initiatives in human resources. The role emphasizes championing diversity and cultural safety for First Nations peoples. Responsibilities include strategic HR leadership, workforce planning, and stakeholder engagement to ensure compliance with APS legislation. Qualified...

A government agency focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) for the Policy and Programs portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader capable of providing strategic direction, influencing government priorities, and developing innovative policies for First Nations communities. Generating sustainable outcomes and fostering...