Date Posted: January 1, 1970

Chief Executive Officer - National Self-Employment Association

About Us

The National Self-Employment Association (NS-EA) is the peak body representing providers of Self-Employment Assistance across Australia. We support over 8,000 businesses through our members, championing small and micro-business success.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into its next stage of growth. This is a rare opportunity to influence policy, support members, and represent the sector at the highest levels.

The Role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will:

Provide strategic leadership and deliver on the Association’s vision and goals.
Oversee operations, governance, financial management, and compliance.
Act as the primary liaison with government (including DEWR and Ministerial offices), regulators, industry peak bodies, and sponsors.
Support and advise the voluntary Board, ensuring effective governance processes.
Manage membership records, engagement, and communications.
Lead digital marketing, public relations, media, and event promotion.
Oversee sponsorship arrangements and the annual NS-EA Awards.
Prepare consultation responses, submissions, and discussion papers in collaboration with members and the Board.

This part-time role is flexible, averaging 5 days per fortnight. The CEO operates primarily from a home office, supported by NS-EA resources, with some interstate travel required for board meetings, planning sessions, and events.

About You

We’re looking for a leader who brings:

Minimum 3 years’ senior leadership experience, preferably in the small or micro-business or not-for-profit sector.
Strong financial management capability (budgeting, reporting, Xero, reconciliations).
Excellent governance knowledge and experience supporting a Board.
Proven stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to represent at ministerial and departmental levels.
High-level communication skills – written, verbal, and digital.
Demonstrated innovation, adaptability, and problem-solving ability.
Competency in digital marketing and using modern business technologies.

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