chief jobs in Canberra, ACT

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...

Senior Executive Service Band 2 – Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) 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 promoting and influencing a shared commitment to the strategic direction of Defence, as...

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...

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...

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 wellbeing and economic...

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...

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...

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...

The Australian National University is seeking to appoint an outstanding Chief Information Security Officer. As a key member of the University Leadership Team, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) oversees cyber security leadership across the University, managing strategy, policy, programs, budgeting, risk management, assurance, and compliance. - Innovative and Impactful Role -...

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 promoting and influencing a shared commitment to the strategic direction of Defence,...

The Role We are seeking an exceptional and strategically minded Chief Operating Officer to join our executive leadership team. This critical role will work closely with the CEO to ensure operational excellence, drive business performance, and lead the organisation through its next phase of growth and innovation. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across all...

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 wellbeing and economic...

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...

SES Band 3 - Deputy Chief Executive Officer 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...

A leading Australian government department is seeking a dynamic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to enhance its cyber security posture. The role involves providing ICT security advice, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing cyber security risks across Defence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber security, strong leadership skills, and the ability to...

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...

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...

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...