Chief Executive Officer - Master Plumbers

Melbourne Vic Hybrid 
Full-time
Location Brunswick 
Overview 

Established in 1891, Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (MPMSAA), commonly referred to as Master Plumbers, is the peak body for the plumbing industry in Victoria and has grown to become the leading plumbing industry association in Australia. Master Plumbers is proud of their organisational culture that delivers service, results and respect. The culture is underpinned by their values: Expert, Committed, Professional and Safe. 

Master Plumbers exists to support the success of the industry through plumbing business membership packages, state-of-the-art training and professional development, apprenticeships and apprentice hire services.

Position 

This is an exciting position for someone who thrives on innovation, advocacy and contemporary service delivery in dynamic and challenging times.  Master Plumbers enjoys an excellent reputation for their ability to represent and influence at the highest levels of government on behalf of the sector. Reporting to the Board, it will be essential that an incoming CEO understands the importance of a sustainable and thriving plumbing industry sector and is willing to pick up this mantle to drive robust national representation during this critically important time. Occupying a highly visible key leadership role in the Australian trades and construction sector, the CEO will also bring a creative and entrepreneurial mindset to the delivery of member services.

About you 

On behalf of Master Plumbers, we are now seeking candidates with the following attributes: 

• Proven track record working in a CEO / Senior executive role with political influence and advocacy essential, especially within the context of a peak body, membership organisation or affiliated sector, ideally with exposure to the building and construction industry
  
• Proven strategic leader with strong business and commercial acumen. Ability to identify and develop strategies aimed at creating a better service offering, operational and delivery improvement. Willing to think ‘out of the box’ in relation to diversifying revenue streams or funding models.
  
• Experienced in relationship building, stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation in highly nuanced settings at senior levels with the sector, business, government, union and community stakeholders.  
  
• A contemporary people leader who can motivate and engage staff, building on an already established positive culture, values and a sense of working towards a common purpose. 
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage with and is comfortable with the media. 
  
• Is persuasive and can advocate at a strategic level as a policy and thought leader. 
  

If you are looking for an opportunity to bring your passion, executive talent, collaborative partnership skills and leadership to a dynamic membership organisation that values teamwork and impact, we want to hear from you. 

For a confidential discussion and Candidate Brief please call Alison Myatt, Head of Research, on 0412 630 817 or Chris Grant, Partner, on 0493 714 171.

Please send your application quoting Ref No A005869 to Watermark Search International at search@watermarksearch.com.au  We will reply to the email address used for your application.

Closing date: 11:59 pm Sunday, 4th May 2025

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