Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Lead Transformational Change. Create Social Impact. Drive Commercial Growth.

Impact of the organisation

Access Industries has empowered people with disability for over 75 years through inclusive services. The organisation exists to improve the lives of people with disability through meaningful and sustainable employment.

With a strong reputation, long-standing customer relationships, and a balance between social purpose and commercial capability, the organisation is well positioned for future growth and impact.

Their packaging, timber products, sewing divisions and laundry services operate from sites located across Seven Hills, Erskine Park, Newcastle and Lithgow, and employ a workforce of over 500 people.

Impact you will have in this role

Access Industries is seeking a bold, commercially minded CEO to lead the organisation through its next stage of growth, leading the implementation of a new 5 year strategic plan. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into your first CEO role, or bring your proven CEO experience to an organisation that combines strong commercial foundations with a clear social purpose.

If you are ready to take on a transformational leadership role where purpose meets performance, we invite you to apply and lead Access Industries into its next chapter of impact and growth.

• Build capacity for the next stage of growth and empower an executive management team through a transformative time of change to impact commercial growth and the lives of people living with a disability
• Incredible career opportunity to drive both commercial outcomes and social impact, leading the implementation of a new 5 year strategic plan
• Work in collaboration with a highly experienced, invested and supportive Board.
• Full time, permanent role based in Seven Hills in Sydney, NSW

As CEO, you will lead and drive transformational growth through an invigorated executive team, building operational efficiencies, strengthening customer focus, and diversifying enterprises to unlock new opportunities on a multimillion dollar scale. You will also oversee the modernisation of infrastructure and operations, ensuring long-term sustainability while staying true to the organisation's purpose and values.

We are seeking a dynamic and influential leader with experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or Disability Enterprise. Whether you are ready to step into your first CEO role or are looking for your next challenge, this is an opportunity to lead an organisation that combines commercial strength with a powerful social purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership of the organisation, ensuring strong financial performance, customer relationships, operational excellence, and delivery of supported employment services.
• Align all operations with Access Industries' purpose of empowering people with disability through meaningful and sustainable employment.
• Position the organisation as a trusted partner across manufacturing, supply chain, and disability services.
• Lead and develop a high-performing executive team, building capability to drive change, deliver results, and foster innovation and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, national standards, NDIS requirements, and all government and funding obligations.
• Maintain high standards of governance, reporting, and transparency to protect reputation and regulatory standing.
• Drive long-term sustainability by strengthening profitability, diversifying revenue, and balancing commercial outcomes with social purpose.
• Translate strategic priorities into business plans and measurable initiatives that deliver growth, efficiency, and impact.
• Oversee robust risk management and internal controls to safeguard financial, operational, and reputational integrity.
• Build and sustain a positive, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture, championing safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
• Partner effectively with the Board through open communication, accurate reporting, and strategic insight to support sound decision-making.

About You

You are a collaborative and bold decision-maker with a track record of leading organisations through transformation and growth. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Leadership Excellence: Proven experience driving transformational change, inspiring confidence, and delivering staged, sustainable outcomes.
• Commitment to Social Impact: Genuine empathy for people living with disability and a commitment to meaningful employment and inclusion.
• Strategic & Operational Capability: Ability to protect and expand core operations while laying the foundation for future growth.
• Commercial Acumen with Purpose Alignment: Skilled at balancing financial discipline with social impact.
• Sector Knowledge: Background in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or supply chain, with confidence in engaging major commercial clients.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional relationship-building with customers, carers, employees, and the broader community.
• Communication & Influence: Transparent, inspiring, and courageous communication
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Resilient, opportunity-focused, and decisive.

Benefits of Working with Access Industries

• A competitive total remuneration package including FBT exemptions available to NFPs.
• Join a reputable, long-standing ADE, that balances social purpose and commercial capability.
• Excellent career development opportunity to build capability within a newly formed leadership group, where you can drive change and innovation across the organisation

How to Apply

If you are a values-driven leader energised by the opportunity to shape the future of a for-purpose organisation creating meaningful employment for people with disabilities, we would love to hear from you.

• Apply by uploading your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your motivation and fit.
• To request the candidate pack or make a confidential enquiry, email Chloe Barton or Nadia Pachon from Impact Advising will be in touch.
• Applications close at 9:00 am on Monday, 10th of November 2025.