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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:
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
The association sector is in the middle of a leadership handover.
Across Australia and New Zealand, CEOs and Executive Directors are moving on. Some are retiring. Some have gone to larger organisations.
Some have left because the relationship with their Board ran out of puff. The reasons vary, but the movement is noticeable, and Boards are
appointing replacements.
The encouraging part is the calibre of the people coming in. Many are genuinely well suited to the job — capable executives with strong
records behind them. A good number are stepping into an association CEO role for the first time.
Most associations can provide a long list of membership benefits. They may include professional development, advocacy, networking, industry information, events, resources, accreditation, discounts and access to specialist advice. However, a list of benefits does not necessarily explain why someone makes the decision to join.
While every Board is different, the same governance issues appear time and again. One of the most common is allowing one person’s behaviour
to dominate the Board table.
Almost every Board has experienced it at some point. One director who seems to consume more time and energy than everyone else combined.
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