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.