This position is a Ministerial appointment that will be vacant, with the term to commence on 1 April 2025.

The RDA Committee Chair has overall responsibility for setting strategic direction and ensuring that objectives and outcomes of their RDA Committee are achieved. They appoint the Deputy Chair (following Ministerial agreement) and the members.

The Chair has a hands-on role and is active in facilitating economic development opportunities for the region.

New Chairs will be offered terms to 31 December 2027, with a two-year extension to 31 December 2029, exercisable by the Australian Government.

RDA Wheatbelt Committee meetings are held quarterly. Other activities include the RDA Forum, conferences and occasional meetings with stakeholders.

This is a volunteer position with travel and expenses reimbursed.

Applications close on Monday 23 December, 5pm local time.

For information and the application form, please go to the RDA website.

Please go to the RDA Wheatbelt website for more on our activities and programs.

Contact the Director Regional Development at [email protected] or T: 0428 372 179

Administration Office [email protected] or T: 9575 1888