Executive Officer

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Wild Harvest Fishers Inc. Full time $150,000 per year

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

NSW Wild Harvest Fishers Inc.

Peak Industry Body

Location: Work from home - preferably NSW

Remuneration: $150,000 / pa (negotiable)

NSW Wild Harvest Fishers Inc. is the peak industry representative association for the wild harvest commercial fishing industry in NSW and is seeking a full-time Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next phase of growth and impact.

As EO, you will lead the Association by driving strategy, representing members, shaping policy, and delivering hands-on advocacy while building strong government, industry, and community relationships in a high-profile, public-facing role.

The EO will ensure the organization's effectiveness by working with the Chair and the Board in setting and implementing fisheries policy, strategy, and good governance whilst building and nurturing effective relationships with key stakeholders including politicians, departmental officers, media and other industry and community organizations.

Selection Criteria

You will bring:

  • Demonstrated experience in a EO, Executive Director, or GM role is essential with hands on experience in running all aspects of an industry body.
  • Proven corporate governance and strategy expertise.
  • High-level of political and stakeholder engagement skills, balancing, grassroots advocacy with state and national influence.
  • Strong financial acumen, including P&L responsibility and commercial contract negotiation.
  • Experience in media, public relations, and public speaking.
  • Demonstrated track record in building and unifying diverse teams, fostering culture, and managing conflict sensitively.
  • Qualifications in management, administration, or equivalent degrees.
  • Will be engaged as an independent contractor wth an Australian Business Number for GST and a suitable business structure.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

We are seeking an exceptional leader who brings both vision and execution. You will be commercially astute, politically savvy, and energised by the challenge of leading a peak body.

  • Have a sound understanding of fisheries or other primary industries.
  • Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and values-driven.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Commercially astute with a results-focused mindset.
  • High integrity, authenticity, and professionalism.
  • Calm under pressure.
  • Team player.

How to apply

Confidential enquiries are welcome to

Submit your application via email to which must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and current Curriculum Vitae uploaded as one PDF document.

The deadline for applications is 5.00pm, Tuesday 30th September 2025 AEST.

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