RDA Northern Rivers Board – Deputy Chair and Members positions
RDA Northern Rivers is seeking applications from suitable candidates to join the RDA Northern Rivers Board in the roles of Deputy Chair and member.
We are currently seeking to fill the roles of Deputy Chair and Board members.
Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a national network of Committees made up of community representatives who help to drive economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship in regions through facilitating investment in people, places, services, and industries and local economies.
RDAs assist to bridge the regional development gaps in regions by working with a broad range of stakeholders across sectors and supporting the delivery of Australian Government strategic priorities.
RDA Northern Rivers Board members are leaders who drive regional economic development.
Women, First Nations Australians, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
Applicant Information Packs and Application forms for both roles can be downloaded below.
For further information contact RDA Northern Rivers at admin@rdanorthernrivers.org.au. Applications for this position close on Friday 9 May 2025 at 5pm.
Deputy Chair
The role of the Deputy Chair is to assume the role and duties of the RDA Northern Rivers Chair whenever the Chair is not available. Full details of the responsibilities of the Chair can be found in the Deputy Chair Information Pack.
The Deputy Chair also plays an important role in supporting the Chair in day-to-day matters and will have similar skills and attributes to the Chair.
The Deputy Chair also contributes as a member of the RDA Northern Rivers Board as detailed below.
Members
The RDA Northern Rivers Board member is an active contributor to the outcomes of a diverse group of individuals working in a complex environment to deliver high value outcomes for the state or community and region. Members are an active driver of economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship in their region.
They are expected to leverage existing networks and develop new networks across industry sectors and diverse communities (especially with First Nations people). RDA Northern Rivers Board members are required to support the Chair in facilitating investment in people, places, services, and industries and local economies. They must be knowledgeable about the economic, social, cultural and environmental opportunities and challenges facing their state/region; be well connected and a strong advocate for their region(s); and for regional RDA members, draw their regional communities together to build and drive economic growth.
The RDA Northern Rivers Board member acts with integrity, transparency, respect and accountability, champions gender equality opportunities, works as an effective member of the RDA Northern Rivers Board toward a common goal or strategy, and drives projects that target specific areas of economic development for the state/region. They actively support board governance and management processes.
To Apply
To apply, applicants should download the relevant information pack and application form below and email their completed application to admin@rdanorthernrivers.org.au no later than 5pm on Friday 9 May 2025.
Women, people from First Nations Australian and diverse cultural backgrounds, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
Downloads – Deputy Chair
Information Pack
Application form
Downloads – Members
Information Pack
Application form
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