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East Coast Apprenticeships (ECA) is at an exciting turning point. After a period of purposeful transformation where a change leader reset the organisation, strengthened its foundations and sharpened its strategic focus, ECA is now poised for a new phase of growth and opportunity. With a refreshed culture, clarity of purpose and a modernised strategy, the organisation is ready for a bold and commercially minded Chief Executive Officer to take the helm.As one of Queenslands largest and most recognised group training organisations, ECA plays a vital role in shaping the future workforce and enabling lifechanging apprenticeship and training pathways. The CEO will lead this mission with strategic foresight and commercial acumen, driving growth, elevating ECAs market presence and positioning the organisation as a partner of choice for employers, industry and government.This is an outstanding opportunity for a leader with strong sales, marketing or B2B experience. You understand how to build a compelling value proposition, cultivate powerful partnerships and convert opportunity into tangible outcomes. Your proven results in commercial growth and stakeholder engagement will translate directly into expanding ECAs host employer network and strengthening its industry position.Internally, you will lead a valuesdriven team and foster a highperforming culture built on safety, inclusion, accountability and best practice. You will champion innovation, operational discipline and a service mindset across a multisite environment.A critical dimension of this role is the partnership with the Board. You will provide timely, strategic and evidencebased advice while supporting the continued uplift of governance maturity to ensure transparency, rigour and longterm alignment as ECA grows.Externally, you will be the trusted voice of ECA and an influential advocate for apprenticeships. Your ability to engage government, industry bodies, employers and community stakeholders with confidence and clarity will be central to the organisations future success.This role is ideal for a contemporary leader who combines commercial capability with purpose, who is energised by growth and who leads with integrity, empathy and ambition.If you have the vision, drive and leadership presence to build on ECAs renewed foundations and lead the organisation into its next chapter, we welcome your interest.Please visit www.ontalent.com.au/ecaceo for more information, the success profile and how to apply.Confidential enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Chris Dougherty on 07 3305 5800.Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 4 January 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr