Chief Executive Officer

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) is an iconic and respected brand dedicated to representing Australian farmers and advocating for their interests at the national level.
One of Australia's foremost and respected lobbying and advocacy organisations, NFF's purpose is to Lead Australian Agriculture.
A new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is being appointed to lead the National Farmers' Federation.
Reporting to the President and Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for progressing the strategic vision for the betterment and enhancement of the shared mission of NFF members.
Based in Canberra ACT, the CEO will play a critical role in external stakeholder engagement, cohesive industry policy coordination and influence, overseeing NFF's funding and projects.
Other key responsibilities include developing and delivering a public policy voice for Australian farmers, leading a team, while collaborating with stakeholders and internal working groups to support and promote shared projects and reform agendas.
The NFF operates in an increasingly complex and changing environment, facing intensifying challenges in the agriculture industry.
The successful candidate must be a proven CEO with strong commercial and financial acumen, excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage, inspire and achieve great outcomes.
Your political nous and professional network will be complemented by an ability to influence and advocate among high profile politicians and industry leaders.
Previous experience working within a federated structure where policy and advocacy is a focus, and an understanding of the wider agribusiness sector would be advantageous.
This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to Australia's critically important agriculture industry.
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