Chief Executive Officer

Beaumont People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Internal Auditors-Australia is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead strategy, operations and finances. You will act as the profession's primary spokesperson, diversify revenue and membership, and strengthen governance while representing Australia in international forums.

The role requires proven CEO experience in a professional association or not-for-profit, with a track record in advocacy, financial stewardship, ACNC governance and global collaboration across Asia.

Qualifications

• Proven CEO or senior executive experience in a professional association, member organisation or not-for-profit.
• Track record of advocacy that influences government and industry.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management and diverse revenue streams.
• Sound knowledge of ACNC governance, director duties and board reporting.
• Experience engaging international networks with cultural sensitivity, including across Asia.
• Exceptional communicator with political acumen, capable of strategy and hands-on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, operations and finances for the organisation.
• Act as the profession's primary spokesperson and raise its profile.
• Diversify revenue and membership; strengthen governance and policy influence.

Skills

CEO experience

Advocacy & government influence

Financial acumen

ACNC governance & board reporting

International engagement (Asia)

Strategic leadership

Communication & political acumen

Job description

• Permanent, full time, reporting to the President and Board
• National leadership, representing Australia within the global IIA network
• Hybrid role, open to Sydney based candidates only

Chief Executive Officer

• Permanent, full time, reporting to the President and Board
• National leadership, representing Australia within the global IIA network
• Hybrid role, open to Sydney based candidates only

About the Organisation

The Institute of Internal Auditors-Australia (IIA-Australia) is the leading professional body for internal auditing in Australia, representing 3,000 governance, risk and assurance professionals. Operating in Australia since 1952, it is part of a global network of more than 260,000 professionals in over 120 countries under IIA Inc, which sets the profession's standards and leads its certification, education and research worldwide.

About the Role

Reporting to the President and Board, you will lead IIA-Australia's strategy, operations and finances, and act as the profession's primary spokesperson. You will diversify revenue and membership, strengthen governance and represent Australia's interests internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Governance

• Partner with the President and Board to develop, deliver and monitor the strategic plan
• Ensure full compliance with ACNC standards and statutory reporting
• Maintain strong risk management, internal controls and governance frameworks

Financial and Operational Leadership

• Manage the organisation's finances with commercial discipline and transparent reporting
• Oversee operations, technology, legal obligations and core programmes, including professional development, conferences and certification

People and Culture

• Lead a high functioning ELT team, contractors and volunteers
• Continue to build a high performing, values driven culture

Advocacy and Influence

• Act as the profession's leading voice with government, regulators, standard setters, boards and executives
• Shape legislative, regulatory and corporate policy in support of professional standards
• Raise the profession's profile through thought leadership, public relations and research

Members and Partnerships

• Strengthen the member value proposition to drive retention, growth and participation
• Build relationships with industry partners and academia

International Engagement

• Represent Australia's interests with global leadership and align with global strategic priorities
• Represent Australia to IIA Inc and the Asian Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (ACIIA)
• Contribute actively to the Asian Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditors, engaging peers across diverse regulatory and business environments

About You

• Proven CEO or senior executive experience in a professional association, member organisation or not for profit
• A track record of advocacy that influences government and industry
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management and diverse revenue streams
• Sound knowledge of ACNC governance, director duties and board reporting
• Experience engaging international networks with cultural sensitivity, including across Asia
• An exceptional communicator with political acumen, equally comfortable with strategy and hands on delivery

Applications close Friday 23 October 2026, 5pm.

Beaumont Executive has been retained to recruit this position on behalf of the Institute of Internal Auditors-Australia. At Beaumont Executive, we believe a diverse workplace is a positive workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.