Call for Expressions of Interest: Board Casual Vacancy

Following the retirement of Dr Kevin Harding from the Forestry Australia Board, the Board resolved to appoint a new Director as a Casual Vacancy to serve until the next Annual General Meeting to be held in October 2022.

The Board is calling for Expressions of Interest from Forestry Australia members to fill this position.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Forestry Australia member with an interest in leadership and governance to gain valuable Board experience, while at the same time contributing to the strategic direction of Forestry Australia.

As a skills-based Board, Directors including Casual Vacancies are assessed against a list of desirable skills and attributes (included below). Directors also need to be able to pass a fit and proper person test.

Expectations and scope of the role can be found in the Terms of Reference Forestry Australia – Director.

Expressions of Interest for the Casual Vacancy position must be made using the template below and include:

  • No more than 200 words about why you would like to fill the casual vacancy and what you can bring to the role, including a brief summary of the key skills and attributes you would bring to the Board.
  • No more than a 200-word introduction to you and your background for Board to consider
  • Ranking of the nominated Skills and Attributions and,
  • Completed Fit and Proper Person Test

Please forwarded the completed Expressions of Interest form to:

Jacquie Martin
ceo@forestry.org.au
by 5.00 pm Monday 28 March