Lead the Peak Body for Risk Professionals Across APAC
The Risk Management Institution of Australasia (RMIA) is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth, influence and innovation.
Representing risk professionals across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region, RMIA is the leading professional association for risk, governance and resilience practitioners. RMIA’s diverse member base spans the full Australian economy private, public and not-for-profit, and our next chapter is about growth: more members, deeper engagement and greater influence across APAC.
With more than 30 years of history, a growing international membership base and approximately $2-3M annual turnover, RMIA operates at the centre of one of the most strategically important disciplines in modern business.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Board through the Chair/President, the CEO will drive RMIA’s strategy, commercial performance, member value and organisational leadership.
Role
This is a high profile, hands‑on executive leadership role suited to a proven CEO, Managing Director or senior executive who can confidently operate across:
* Strategy and organisational leadership
* Commercial growth and partnerships
* Membership and stakeholder engagement
* Education, accreditation and professional standards
* Conferences, events and sponsorship
* Governance, finance and operational delivery
* Team leadership and culture
Leading a lean hybrid team, the successful candidate will combine strategic capability with practical execution and strong commercial discipline.
Key Priorities
* Grow membership, engagement and market influence across APAC
* Strengthen education, certification and professional development programs
* Drive diversified revenue through partnerships, sponsorship and business development
* Lead high quality conferences, events and member experiences
* Maintain strong governance, financial sustainability and operational performance
* Build a high-performing, collaborative and values driven culture
About You
You are an experienced executive leader with strong commercial and financial acumen, ideally from a professional association, membership organisation, consulting, education, governance or professional services environment.
You Bring
* Prior CEO, MD, Executive Director or equivalent leadership experience
* Strong commercial, financial and business development capability
* Experience working closely with Boards and governance frameworks
* Credibility within, or exposure to, the Australian and/or APAC risk environment
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* A practical, hands‑on leadership style suited to a lean organisation
Qualifications in business, finance, governance, risk or related disciplines are highly regarded, along with postgraduate and professional credentials such as LLB, MBA, GAICD, CA or CPA.
Why RMIA
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected and influential professional institution at a time when risk, resilience, governance and assurance have never been more critical to organisational success.
You will play a key role in shaping the future capability of the risk profession across the Asia Pacific region.
Location
Australia based hybrid role with flexible remote working arrangements.
Travel
Interstate and occasional regional travel required.
How To Apply
To apply please email Henriette Howell (Henriette.howell@rmia.org.au) and request a copy of the Position Description. Applications will be accepted via email only.
Applications close
Sunday 14th June 2026.
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