Chief Commercial Officer

Position Title: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Reports to: ACCI CEO

Renumeration: Competitive remuneration package to be negotiated

Location: ACCI office - Canberra, ACT

Travel Required: Domestic and International travel as required.

About the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is Australia's largest and most representative business network, serving as the national voice for employers and industry. ACCI brings together state and territory chambers of commerce and leading national industry associations to advocate for policies that support business growth, economic prosperity, and job creation across the country.

With a proud history of policy leadership and effective advocacy, ACCI works closely with government, industry, and the broader community to advance the interests of Australian business at the national and international level. The organisation is committed to fostering a competitive and sustainable business environment, supporting innovation, and ensuring that Australian businesses of all sizes have a strong voice in shaping the nation's economic future.

Through its extensive network, ACCI provides members with access to valuable resources, expert advice, and opportunities for collaboration. The Chamber is dedicated to driving positive change, promoting best practice, and championing the vital role that business plays in Australia's prosperity and community wellbeing.

Purpose

The Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) is a key member of the ACCI Executive Leadership team and is responsible for unlocking and driving national funding and commercial opportunities for the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the State chamber network.

This role is pivotal to strengthening and diversifying revenue streams by proactively identifying, tendering and scaling federal government contracts, and commercial partnerships at a national level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a national commercial strategy, identifying and securing federal government tenders, contracts for service or program delivery, and commercial partnerships.

• Coordinate and drive national funding applications, acting as the central agent across state chambers.

• Innovate and elevate chamber offerings to grow revenue and deepen engagement across business networks.

• Foster strategic partnerships and ensure consistent national engagement.

• Evaluate and scale state chamber specialisms nationally.

• Administer ACCI Commercial Committee governance, including principles, funding allocation, and conflict resolution.

• Coordinate commercial resources allocated from State chambers (on a project basis), and lead and manage the ACCI commercial team (if established), ensuring delivery of strategic objectives.

• Prepare business cases for new commercial initiatives and secure committee approval for funding.

• Report to the ACCI CEO on staff management matters and to ensure commercial outcomes align to national policy and advocacy positions; and report to the ACCI Commercial Committee for commercial matters.

• Represent ACCI and the member of the ACCI Commercial Committee at national forums, government meetings, and commercial negotiations.

Competencies and Experience

• Business Development: Demonstrated expertise in identifying, developing, and securing new commercial opportunities, including federal government funding, strategic partnerships, and innovative revenue streams. Proven ability to drive growth and expand engagement across business networks.

• Strategic Commercial Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver national commercial strategies, including securing federal government funding, driving coordinated funding applications, and proactively shaping future funding opportunities

• Market Innovation & Response: Proven capability to innovate and elevate commercial offerings, respond rapidly to market threats, and drive growth in revenue streams

• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong skills in engaging with senior stakeholders, including federal government, state chamber CEOs, and commercial partners

• National Coordination: Experience in coordinating multi-jurisdictional or national initiatives, ensuring alignment and collaboration across diverse state-based entities

• Governance & Committee Management: Ability to operate within and support committee structures, including developing principles documents, charters, and funding agreements, and managing conflict resolution processes

• Opportunity Identification & Scaling: Capacity to identify, evaluate, and scale state-based specialisms and untapped commercial opportunities to a national level

• Advocacy Alignment: Understanding of the importance of aligning commercial outcomes with national policy and advocacy positions

• Independence & Integrity: Ability to act independently of state-based interests, reinforcing the national mandate and ensuring equitable outcomes for all chambers

• Change Management: Experience in leading organisational change, particularly in shifting funding models and reducing reliance on traditional revenue streams

Training / Qualifications / Licences

• Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, economics, law, or a related field
• Formal training in governance, risk management, or compliance (e.g., completion of governance courses, risk management certification)
• Experience with government procurement or grants administration (training or certification in government tendering processes is beneficial)
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) desirable for overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Police Clearance (mandatory)
• Driver's Licence (mandatory)
• Eligibility to work in Australia

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of the ACCI Commercial Committee Charter and Principles Documents.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the ACCI Commercial Committee on commercial matters and emerging opportunities.
• Act as an ambassador for ACCI and State chambers at select international forums, events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ACCI policies, including risk management and reporting requirements.
• Represent ACCI in media or public forums as required, in alignment with organisational messaging and policy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, government policy, and market developments relevant to ACCI's commercial interests.
• Undertake any other duties or projects as directed by the CEO or Commercial Committee, consistent with the scope and level of the role.

Benefits of working at ACCI:

• Peak representative association of Australian businesses
• Professional development opportunities
• Great Inner South location
• Additional Christmas Leave
• Free annual flu vaccinations

How to apply:

All applications are to be submitted to  with the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing the competencies and experience criteria on the position description.
• Resume/CV.
• For a confidential discussion please contact ACCI HR Support Peter Warby on

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

Applications close: 5 pm Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

Early applications are advised as ACCI reserves the right to close the vacancy early if suitable applications are received.