Chief Executive Officer @ Melbourne Market Authority

• Lead Australia’s largest wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market
• Shape a modern, sustainable and commercially successful market precinct
• Champion safety, culture and positive stakeholder engagement

The Opportunity

The Board of the Melbourne Market Authority is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and ensure the organisation’s key strategic priorities are delivered including, ensuring the market remains relevant and effective for our customers, is sustainable and can deliver commercial success for the MMA and our customers. Importantly, the CEO must ensure the market is a safe, productive and vibrant place to work and trade.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced executive to lead a high-value Victorian asset and position the Melbourne Market Authority for growth, innovation and long-term impact.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Demonstrated executive experience leading in demanding operational environments with competing priorities
• Exceptionally strong people and culture leadership with a safety-first mindset
• A strong track record in relationship building and diverse stakeholder engagement
• Highly attuned financial, asset and commercial acumen

As CEO of a statutory authority governed by Victorian Government legislation, the role requires stewardship to embed a culture of high transparency, integrity and environmental responsibility.

The Market’s diverse landscape creates an outstanding leadership opportunity that rewards diplomacy, clarity and long-term partnership building.

The Organisation

The Melbourne Market Authority is a central force in Victoria’s fresh produce ecosystem. As custodian of Australia’s largest wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market, spanning 670,000 sqm, it plays a pivotal role in maintaining quality, consistency and access across the supply chain. The market community is diverse, with around 1,500 businesses and 10,000 access card holders. The Market supports a sector that trades an estimated $2.5 billion in produce for Victorian consumption each year.

The Authority’s vision is to be recognised as an industry leader in fresh produce distribution. This focus on innovation, quality and operational excellence positions the Market as a forward-looking precinct committed to meeting the evolving needs of growers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers in a dynamic commercial context.

To apply: please visit https://futureleadership.com.au/opportunities/chief-executive-officer-3-mmaceo0626/ and click ‘Apply Now’, and using reference

MMAceo0626, address your cover letter and resume to David Baber and Katie Hooker of Future Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.

Close Date: July 24, 2026 23:59 AEST