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Lead the voice of community housing in NSW
At a time when housing affordability, supply and equity are central to public debate, CHIA NSW is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the state’s peak body for community housing providers. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the sector, influence government policy, and support a growing and diverse membership base.
CHIA NSW is a respected, multi-faceted organisation with a strong foundation in advocacy, sector development, training and data. It operates a Registered Training Organisation, leads nationally recognised climate and research initiatives and plays a pivotal role in building sector capability. As CEO, you will be the public face of the organisation - a trusted voice in media, government, and industry - and a strategic leader who can unite stakeholders around a shared vision for social and affordable housing in NSW.
The Role
Reporting to the Board, the CEO will:
About You
You are a strategic, collaborative, and values-driven leader with:
This is a pivotal moment for community housing in NSW. If you’re ready to lead a respected organisation and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
A copy of the Candidate Brief can be found here: https://www.watermarksearch.com.au/position-descriptions?123
For a confidential discussion, please contact Claire Crawford, Daniel Nicholls or Alison Myatt of Watermark Search International at search@watermarksearch.com.au.
Please send an application quoting Ref No A006119 to Watermark via this form:
https://watermarksearchinternational.snapforms.com.au/form/application-form-sydney-search
Closing date: Monday 20 October 2025 at 11.59pm AEDT
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