Chief Executive Officer - Facility Management Association of Australia

AustCorp Executive; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Facility Management Association of Australia (FMA) in Melbourne seeks a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead strategy, advocacy and performance for a lean, high-impact organisation. You will be the public face, shaping policy influence and delivering value to members.

You will drive the strategic plan with the Board, oversee budgets, growth in membership and professional standards, and lead a small team while partnering with industry leaders and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading organisations or significant business units.
• Experience in a not-for-profit or professional membership body is preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Association's strategic plan with the Board.
• Drive advocacy and government relations to strengthen the industry’s voice in policy and regulation.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and sustainable revenue growth.
• Grow and retain membership across individual and corporate categories.
• Lead a small, high-performing team and foster a culture of excellence.
• Deliver professional development, education and competency standards for the profession.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry leaders, sponsors and international partners.

Skills

Advocacy

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Public policy

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

The Facility Management Association of Australia (FMA) is the peak national body representing the facilities management profession. With approximately 4000 members across corporate and individual categories, FMA advocates for an industry that employs more than 200,000 people and contributes over $32 billion to Australia's GDP each year.

We are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead the Association into its next chapter. Reporting to the Board, you will be responsible for strategy, advocacy, membership growth, and the overall performance of a lean, high-impact organisation.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected industry association at the intersection of commercial operations, professional standards, and government advocacy. You will be the public face of the facilities management association, driving influence with decision-makers while ensuring the Association delivers tangible value to its members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Association's strategic plan in partnership with the Board
• Drive advocacy and government relations to strengthen the industry's voice in policy and regulation
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and sustainable revenue growth
• Grow and retain membership across both individual and corporate categories
• Lead a small, high-performing team and foster a culture of excellence
• Deliver professional development, education, and competency standards for he profession
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders, sponsors, and international partners
• Represent FMA at industry events, media engagements and stakeholder forums

About You

You are a dynamic, impactful and caring senior executive with a proven track record of leading organisations or significant business units. Ideally you may bring relevant experience from an industry association, not-for-profit, or professional membership body, combined with strong commercial acumen.

You will have

• Demonstrated success in advocacy, government relations, or stakeholder influence
• Experience managing budgets and driving sustainable revenue
• Excellent Board and stakeholder management skills
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance mission and commercial outcomes
• Strong understanding of the facilities management sector (or transferable industry leadership experience)
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Why Join FMA

• Lead the peak body for a critical and growing national industry
• Influence policy and shape professional standards at a national level
• Work closely with a committed Board and engaged membership base
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with the seniority of the role