With a proud legacy spanning over 40 years, the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) was founded by a committed group of farmers who united to champion the interests and progress of Victoria's agricultural industry.

As CEO, reporting directly to the Board, you will unite and guide a passionate and dedicated team of professionals and volunteers, ensuring that the voices of our members are heard by government, industry, and the broader community.

About the role

To thrive in this role, you will:

1. Provide strategic leadership and direction to both internal and external stakeholders, achieving key financial and operational targets in alignment with defined KPI’s.
2. Uphold corporate governance with precision, integrity, and accountability.
3. Leverage your financial expertise to manage risks, budgets, cash flow, and ensure accurate financial reporting, while identifying opportunities for growth.
4. Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government organisations, private enterprises, industry bodies, and members, to advance VFF’s promotion and growth.

What You Bring

1. A proven track record of leading and coaching high-performing teams with success.
2. Demonstrated experience engaging effectively with stakeholders, such as government agencies, political parties,



industry groups, internal staff, and organisation members.
3. Strong financial and commercial acumen to guide decision-making and oversight.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to various audiences.
5. A commitment to undertaking and promoting initiatives in line with the core values of the VFF.

What we can offer you

1. Yearly bonus to be negotiated
2. Tax free salary packaging
3. Flexibility
4. Engagement with Government, industry and farmers

The successful candidate will be an outstanding leader, an excellent communicator with high emotional intelligence and display robust personal attributes that allow you to engage with all levels of stakeholders comfortably.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter and a copy of your current resume to

Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome so please call Brett Hosking, VFF President on .

Applications close on Thursday 1 May 2025 and shortlisted candidates may be contacted or interviewed before the closing date, so apply early.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Government Relations

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📌 Chief Executive Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Farmers Federation
📍 Melbourne