Melbourne Market Authority (Epping, VIC) Fixed-term Executive Contract | Remuneration Range PSES-3
The opportunity
Reporting to the Board, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership of MMA, balancing commercial performance and public-sector accountability as a statutory authority under the Melbourne Market Act 1977. The role leads a highly active organisation overseeing a $579M+ asset and property portfolio, a vibrant market community, and a complex network of government and industry stakeholders.
Key priorities for the next CEO include:
* Structural Reform - taking carriage part way through a consultation and development process to drive sustainable operational change over the ensuing 2 - 3 year period.
* Advancing major master plan and site utilisation initiatives to optimise land use, expand warehousing, upgrade digital infrastructure and lift sustainability performance.
* Driving revenue growth and stronger tenancy outcomes, beyond historic rent review approaches.
* Leading digital innovation to support data-driven operations, safety and enforcement (with expert advice where needed).
* Strengthening relationships across a diverse stakeholder landscape, particularly with government (DEECA, DTF and Ministerial offices), growers, wholesalers, retailers and their representatives.
Key responsibilities
* Strategic & Operational Leadership
Shape and deliver long-term strategy with the Board; champion innovation, sustainability, safety-first culture; monitor market performance and lead corrective action when needed.
* Property & Asset Stewardship
Provide executive oversight of MMA’s property and asset portfolio; drive development and redevelopment to maximise precinct utilisation and long-term value.
* Financial Leadership
Lead financial strategy, budgeting, and reporting; maintain profitability alongside public obligations; ensure strong governance and compliance.
* Governance, Compliance & Risk
Ensure full legislative compliance; embed a safety-first, integrity-driven culture; maintain robust risk controls.
* Stakeholder Management & Government Relations
Build enduring partnerships across government, industry, and community; negotiate competing interests with diplomacy and clarity.
* Performance, Culture & People Leadership
Inspire a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with MMA values; oversee executive performance, capability, and workforce strategy.
About you
* Strong commercial capability, with a track record of sustaining profitability in complex environments.
* Deep stakeholder leadership experience, ideally across government, industry bodies, and multi-party commercial communities.
* Victorian / state-based ties and a clear understanding of the Victorian public sector context and accountability.
* Ideally a connection to rural or regional Victoria, reflecting the market’s agricultural supply chain roots.
* Backgrounds that may align well include property/precinct management, industrial precincts, food manufacturing, large-scale retail or supply-chain environments.
Qualifications & experience
* Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline; postgraduate qualifications in business/operations/logistics advantageous.
* Executive leadership experience within medium-sized, operationally intensive organisations.
* Proven success in financial and asset leadership, development programs, and large-scale operational improvement.
* Knowledge of agricultural, wholesale and/or fresh produce supply chains highly regarded.
* Familiarity overseeing outsourced facilities/asset management contracts advantageous.
Why MMA?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-value Victorian asset with national relevance, influence one of the most important supply-chain ecosystems in Australia, and deliver lasting modernisation across a unique commercial precinct.
Diversity, equity & inclusion
MMA and Galvin‑Rowley Executive welcome applications from leaders of all backgrounds. We are committed to inclusive shortlists and to supporting an equitable, merit‑based process.
Candidate Information Pack
To obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Pack, please email Laura Gaugain *****@galvinrowley.com.au
Fixed-term Executive Contract | 3 Years
Remuneration Range PSES-3
How to apply
* A one–two page cover letter outlining your motivation and suitability.
* Your current resume.
Applications close: Friday 9 January 2026.
For a confidential discussion
Jennifer Galvin-Rowley, Founder & Director, Galvin-Rowley Executive
0410 477 *** | ***@galvinrowley.com.au
Laura Gaugain, Senior Account Manager
0404 766 *** *****@galvinrowley.com.au
Our office will be closed 22 December – 5th January. Please email any enquiries during this time to *****@galvinrowley.com.au, and we will respond week commencing 5th January.
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