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Chief Executive Officer

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Melbourne, Australia

TRANSEARCH International Australia is proud to be partnering with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to appoint its next Chief Executive Officer.

This is a rare and high-impact opportunity to lead one of Australia’s most influential business organisations at a time of significant change and opportunity.

About the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the state’s pre-eminent business organisation, serving a membership base of more than 100,000 small, medium and large businesses, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. With a proud history spanning 170 years, the Chamber champions Victorian business through thought leadership, advocacy, and direct member support.

The Chamber operates as a trusted adviser to government and the community and delivers a range of commercial services across workplace relations, learning and development, business advisory, international trade, and more. The recent integration of the Committee for Melbourne has further enhanced the Chamber’s strategic platform, civic reach, and potential for growth.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for the overall leadership of the Victorian Chamber. This includes setting and delivering the organisation’s strategic agenda, driving commercial performance, strengthening influence and advocacy efforts, and representing the Chamber across a broad and complex stakeholder landscape.

The incoming CEO will build on a strong platform established during the tenure of Paul Guerra, who has elevated the Chamber’s profile as the leading voice of business in Victoria. The organisation is now poised for its next chapter: to expand its commercial footprint, deepen its policy leadership, and enhance value creation for members across all sectors.

Key Priorities 

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and deliver a bold, forward-thinking strategy to shape the Chamber’s direction over the next 3–5 years, including integration of the Committee for Melbourne and evolution of the Chamber’s learning and development offering.
• Commercial Growth: Drive business sustainability through diversified revenue streams, product and service innovation, and improved organisational efficiency.
• Advocacy and Influence: Represent Victorian business interests at the highest levels of government, media, and the broader community, while ensuring the Chamber remains bipartisan and policy-led.
• Executive and Cultural Leadership: Inspire and lead a capable, high-performing executive team while fostering a values-based culture of collaboration, impact, and accountability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain productive relationships across a wide spectrum of public and private sector leaders, including Federal and State Government, major industry bodies, and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).

Candidate Profile

 The successful candidate will be a seasoned and well-rounded executive with:

• Demonstrated Executive experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder organisations, including P&L responsibility and a focus on commercial growth and sustainability.
• Strong knowledge of government relations and public affairs, with the credibility to influence senior decision-makers across political and business domains.
• Proven ability to navigate public-facing roles and media engagements with clarity, presence and impact.
• Deep emotional intelligence, political judgement, and the capacity to engage across diverse internal and external constituencies.
• A collaborative, values-driven leadership style that builds trust and lifts performance.
• A willingness to lead from the front while also empowering others and developing future leadership within the organisation.

Candidates may come from the corporate sector, industry associations, peak bodies, government or civic organisations. What will distinguish you is your capacity to lead with integrity, shape agenda, and drive real and enduring outcomes for Victorian business.

Application Process

TRANSEARCH International Australia has been exclusively retained to manage this search. 

To find out more about this opportunity and apply for the role, please click the Apply Now button.