chief jobs in Canberra

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority – Canberra ACTThe APVMA is Australia's national regulator of agricultural and veterinary chemicals. Its work protects the health and safety of people, animals and the environment, and supports primary industries, biosecurity and international trade.A Board-governed Commonwealth entity in the...

Classification: Senior Officer Grade ASalary: $172,246 plus superannuationPosition No: 001Directorate: Cultural Facilities CorporationAdvertised (Gazettal date): 04 November 2026Contact Officer: Caroline Fulton on***************@act.gov.auor(02) 6207 6*** / 0481 059 ***Details: The Cultural Facilities Corporation (CFC) is the ACT Government statutory...

The APVMA is Australia's national regulator of agricultural and veterinary chemicals. Its work protects the health and safety of people, animals and the environment, and supports primary industries, biosecurity and international trade. A Board-governed Commonwealth entity in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry portfolio, the APVMA has its head office in...

Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority – Forrest ACTReporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Client Services leads the Client Services Branch and is an integral member of IPEA's Executive Team. The role provides visible, values-based enterprise leadership across IPEA's client facing functions and is responsible for building...

Lead the Future of Australian Olympic BoxingBoxing Australia is seeking an exceptional high-performance leader to direct its national High Performance program towards qualification and success at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, while building the foundations for sustained success at Brisbane 2032.As Executive Director - Performance and Operations, this...

UpGuard is seeking a Head of AI & Automation to lead A2, the central function for AI, workflow automation and analytics within the Operations department. You will set automation strategy, lead a small team, and drive secure, well-governed platforms that connect knowledge, data and tools.You will define the operating model, roadmap and quarterly OKRs,...

Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) View all jobs Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer leads the Corporate Services Branch and is an integral member of the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) Executive Team. The role provides visible, values-based enterprise leadership across IPEA’s enabling...

The Office of the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) invites applications for the role of Assistant Inspector‑General and General Counsel in Canberra. The successful candidate will lead the Legal and Governance Branch, oversee statutory interpretation, risk management, and enterprise governance, and provide authoritative legal advice...

Looking for your next move? This one is a big role.Forward Facilities Group is a Sydney-based facilities maintenance business delivering reactive and planned works across NSW government housing and maintenance contracts. We work as a trusted subcontractor to major principal contractors. We're now rebuilding how we run, with AI-assisted workflows, a clean...

Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, PerthApplications close 23 NovemberThe salary range for this role is $158,513 - $169,596About the DepartmentThe Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for...

Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority – Forrest ACT Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer leads the Corporate Services Branch and is an integral member of the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) Executive Team. The role provides visible, values-based enterprise leadership across IPEA’s enabling...

Jobgether in Australia seeks a Deputy Chief Data Officer to lead data, analytics and ML initiatives. You will act as second-in-command to the CDO, overseeing data engineering, ML projects, UX research and experimentation, while driving measurable business outcomes across cross-functional teams.You will collaborate with executives to set priorities, allocate...

ExecThread in the Greater Canberra area is seeking a Head of People & Culture to lead the strategic development and execution of the people agenda. You will shape and evolve the current people and culture framework to support growth, build fit-for-purpose HR frameworks, and partner with the leadership team to enhance capability and foster a high-performing...

Australian War Memorial is looking for a senior leader to head Governance, Risk and Performance. The role will shape the enterprise governance framework, drive compliance maturity, and provide authoritative advice to the Executive and Council within the Corporate Services Branch.The successful candidate will govern, elevate risk management, and lead complex...

The National Environmental Protection Agency (National EPA) is Australia’s national environmental regulator. It delivers transparent, timely, and evidence-based environmental regulation. The agency was established on 1 July 2026, bringing together regulatory functions of Australia’s national environmental laws into one independent agency. The National...

Turning Stones Recruitment Pty Ltd presents an executive People & Culture leadership role with CHC Australia in Canberra. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll drive the people agenda during a period of growth and organisational evolution, translating strategy into workforce priorities, culture, and capability.You’ll advise the CEO, Board and Executive Team, lead...

Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead the Corporate Services Branch and contribute to the Executive Team. The role involves enterprise leadership, governance, risk management, and driving improvements across planning, technology and people functions.The successful candidate will provide strategic and...

Canberra, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, PerthApplications close 18 NovemberThe salary range for this role is $102,072 - $111,701About the DepartmentThe Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a...

Chief Information Officer - Caribbean Location: Caribbean & Central America (Full relocation and housing provided if required) Industry: Multinational Hotel Group Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salary: $350,000 per year Note: This is an international position, to be based in the Caribbean with relocation and housing offered Job Summary: An...

The Australian War Memorial seeks a Lead Curator, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief to guide exhibition storytelling, themes and multimedia across the National Collection. You will steer research, collaborate with internal teams and external consultants, and ensure accuracy and peer-reviewed quality for the exhibition content.The role involves stakeholder...