Chief Executive Officer – FM Services & Risk Advisory

About the role

Six Degrees is recruiting a CEO to lead two mid-market businesses that help Australian organisations manage compliance and risk, respond to crises and keep operations safe and compliant. One business is a soft FM service provider, the other a consulting advisory firm focused on commercial property owners and corporate clients. The CEO reports to the Board, owns both businesses and is customer-facing.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of people and culture, innovation around operational efficiency, market development, commercial uplift, customer engagement and growth of top and bottom line.
• Lead a digital transformation to modernise systems, streamline delivery and improve data use.
• Manage costs and improve margins while keeping a high standard of service.
• Work closely with the leadership team to build culture and lift performance.

Required profile

• Experienced FM services leader who has run a P&L and grown a B2B services business, especially in FM services, commercial property or adjacent fields with dispersed field teams across Australia.
• Comfortable being hands-on, booking their own travel, and has led a business integration, major transformation or commercial uplift.
• Practical, commercial mindset and appreciation of digital transformation, including using AI to enhance teams rather than replace them.
• Strong communicator credible with a board, entrepreneurial and values integrity, inclusion and culture.

The role could be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, with travel to all offices nationally. Only Australian citizens or PR holders will be considered. The search is handled by Six Degrees, with enquiries directed to the research manager.