Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Contract Type:
Location: Canberra
Industry: Government & Defence
Contact Name: Emma Alberici
Contact Email: ealberici@derwentsearch.com.au
Contact Phone: 9223 1855
Date Published: 26-Sep-2025
Council of Small Business Organisations Australia
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is the peak body representing 97.2% of all businesses in the country. It is a member-based, not-for-profit group established in 1979 to represent the interests of a mix of more than 50 national and state-based members. COSBOA's strength is its capacity to harness its members' views and advance consensus across policy areas common to many.
This is a unique opportunity to run a significant peak body that has the ear and the respect of government. Managing millions of dollars of public grants to the sector, the COSBOA CEO has a significant governance and integrity role and the ability to make a real difference for the lives of Australians.
We are looking for a dynamic leader with experience in managing and inspiring a team. You need to be able to demonstrate your ability to influence government and provide the necessary comfort to members that you understand the issues that combine everyone from builders, pharmacists, retailers or sole traders in tech.
The successful candidate will be respected by all sides of the parliament and have skills, knowledge and experience in advocacy, media management and a reputation for high standards and ethics.
The role will be performed in Canberra and this is non-negotiable.
How to apply:
Candidate information: Please click on the "Additional Information" button to download a copy of the Candidate Information Pack. For more information, please contact email publicsector@derwentsearch.com.au quoting reference number: 33469.
To apply: Please provide a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and a resume by the due date. Applications close: 12th October 2025 11:59pm
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- Chief Executive Officer
- Drive advocacy
- Run the government’s grants program
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is the peak body representing 97.2% of all businesses in the country. It is a member-based, not-for-profit group established in 1979 to represent the interests of a mix of more than 50 national and state-based members. COSBOA's strength is its capacity to harness its members' views and advance consensus across policy areas common to many.
This is a unique opportunity to run a significant peak body that has the ear and the respect of government. Managing millions of dollars of public grants to the sector, the COSBOA CEO has a significant governance and integrity role and the ability to make a real difference for the lives of Australians.
We are looking for a dynamic leader with experience in managing and inspiring a team. You need to be able to demonstrate your ability to influence government and provide the necessary comfort to members that you understand the issues that combine everyone from builders, pharmacists, retailers or sole traders in tech.
The successful candidate will be respected by all sides of the parliament and have skills, knowledge and experience in advocacy, media management and a reputation for high standards and ethics.
The role will be performed in Canberra and this is non-negotiable.
How to apply:
Candidate information: Please click on the "Additional Information" button to download a copy of the Candidate Information Pack. For more information, please contact email publicsector@derwentsearch.com.au quoting reference number: 33469.
To apply: Please provide a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and a resume by the due date. Applications close: 12th October 2025 11:59pm
