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11 September 2024

Call for nominations - RDA Pilbara Committee Deputy Chair

RDA Pilbara are calling for nominations for the position of Deputy Chair. This position will be for a fixed term from 1 October 2024 to 30 June 2025, with possible extension.

The role of the Deputy Chair is to assume the role and duties of the RDA Chair, as defined below, whenever the Chair is not available. The Deputy Chair also plays an important role in supporting the Chair in day-to-day matters and has similar skills to the Chair.

The RDA Committee Chair leads a diverse group of individuals working in a complex environment to deliver high value outcomes for the state/region. The Chair is a recognised business or state/regional leader who drives economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship in regions through facilitating investment in people, places, services, and industries and local economies.

The Chair puts in place work programs which bridge regional development gaps by working with stakeholders across sectors and diverse communities (especially with First Nations people) and supporting the delivery of identified Australian Government strategic priorities.

They are very knowledgeable about the economic, social, cultural and environmental opportunities and challenges facing their state/region; well-connected and a strong advocate for their state/region; and for regional RDA Chairs, draw their regional communities together to build and drive economic growth. RDA Chairs act with integrity, transparency, respect and accountability, and champion gender equality opportunities.

The RDA Chair provides strategic direction and leadership to the RDA Committee and ensures corporate governance arrangements are effectively designed and implemented. They demonstrate strong leadership to the Committee and have a sound understanding of board or committee performance management, including people and organisational management processes.

Women, First Nations Australians, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Please apply here.

For any questions relating to this process, please contact Natalie Drabble projects@rdapilbara.org.au / 0499 325 584.