Chief Economist

Be the Voice of Business. Shape WA's Future.

CCIWA is searching for a bold, visionary Chief Economist to lead our policy, advocacy, and economics teams. This is your chance to drive real change, influence decision-makers, and be the go-to expert for business in WA.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Conversation: Be the public face of CCIWA on radio, TV, digital, and at major events delivering sharp, timely insights that matter.
• Drive Policy Impact: Shape and execute a powerful policy agenda that champions WA business and fuels economic growth.
• Build Powerful Networks: Forge strong relationships with government, business leaders, media, and members to amplify our influence.
• Deliver Insights: Provide actionable economic analysis that keeps our members ahead of the curve.
• Inspire a High-Performing Team: Lead and mentor a talented group of policy, media, and economics professionals.

About You

You're a strategic thinker, a natural influencer, and a passionate advocate for business. You thrive in the spotlight, love a challenge, and have a proven track record in:

• Senior-level economic analysis, policy development, and advocacy
• Building high-impact networks across government, business, and media
• Communicating complex ideas with clarity and confidence on stage and in the media
• Leading teams and driving results in fast-paced environments

Why CCIWA?

• Shape the economic future of WA
• Work alongside influential leaders and decision-makers
• Lead a high-profile team making a real difference for business and the community

A bit more about CCIWA CCIWA is an independent, not-for-profit, Member-based organisation that has been committed to advancing trade and commerce in WA for more than 130 years. Our vision is for WA to be the best place to live and do business. To achieve this, we listen to the needs of all our stakeholders — businesses, families, consumers and the WA workforce – and respond with agenda-setting policy and advocacy work.

CCIWA Culture and Benefits

At CCIWA, we are high performing, diverse people who are talented, supportive, and inclusive. We will work with you to develop your career; ensure you feel supported and have the skills and capabilities you need to succeed at CCIWA and in your whole career.

We strive to be curious, contemporary, impactful,andrespectful. Throughout our recruitment process, we aim to find someone who fits our values along with the required skills needed to be successful in the role. We welcome change and diversity as it not only strengthens our values but provides innovation and contemporary thinking that is essential for us to be the peak industry body in WA.

You can find out more about our fantastic benefits and culture here 

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for with Diversity Council Australia.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply For your application to be considered, you should include:

• A cover letter
• Current CV

Applications close COB Friday, 10 October 2025 and short-listing for this position will commence immediately.

To apply, click on "Apply Now" icon on Seek or apply directly through our website

If you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) acknowledges the traditional custodians of Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past and present.

Please note this is an onsite position