Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead a prominent member-representative organization in accordance with its constitution, plans, and policies. The CEO will oversee strategy, finance, risk, member services, and business systems, while leading employment agreement negotiations and managing significant industrial matters. The role includes presenting submissions to relevant bodies and serving as the organization’s principal spokesperson. The CEO will build productive relationships with members, public-sector leaders, media, and other stakeholders, with success measured by member trust and retention and by achieving strong employment outcomes. Candidates should be principled, credible, and resilient leaders with sound judgment and the ability to represent members in complex, high-profile settings. They should bring a contemporary understanding of policing and police organizations; operational policing experience is highly desirable. Strong industrial negotiation and employee-relations expertise, financial and business management skills, and experience preparing and controlling budgets are required. Clear communication, composure under pressure, and the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups are essential. Strategic planning, risk management, or experience in a membership-based organization is an advantage.