Chief Executive Officer

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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