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Dairy Australia is the national R&D and services body for the dairy industry, investing in essential activities across the dairy supply chain to support the profitability and sustainability of dairy farmers, the dairy industry and the broader community. The skills-based board is comprised of nine members, eight of whom are Non-Executive Directors.In addition to the general skills of governance and business, Dairy Australia wishes to appoint two Non-Executive Directors, with the skills and experience set out below:Research, Development & CommercialisationExpected background & ExperienceProven ability in leading a successful R&D organisation with a strong focus on innovation in food / agribusiness. Ideally, dairy would be part of this background.Strong experience in the development of strategic and operating plans and in linking relevant R&D programs to these plans.Successful track record in the commercialisation of R&D outcomes and understanding of multiple approaches and routes to achieve this.Demonstrated experience in managing a diverse portfolio of R&D/innovation programs and a broad understanding of evaluation approaches and tools in this area.Experience and understanding of various approaches to the management of intellectual property.Possesses a network of professional and R&D contacts appropriate to the needs of this industry role.Exposure and experience in dairy would be highly regarded as would an understanding of market development and world dairy markets.Essential Experience & SkillsDairy industry knowledge particularly feedbase management, farm business management, including drivers of profitability and productivity in diverse dairy farm systems and animal performance and welfare.Experience with research and development adoption, including innovative farming method adoption and change management to drive such adoption.Finance & Risk ManagementExpected background & experienceBroad perspective and general business acumen developed through a background in senior financial and/or commercial roles.High level strategic financial experience, including operating and capital expenditure management.Strong commercial judgement and high-level corporate governance skills, including risk assessment, compliance and management frameworks.Good understanding of the management of investments/capital and investment market exposure.Prior experience as a Non-Executive Director and as a Chair of an Audit & Risk Management Committee would be highly regarded.Essential experience & skillsExperience in leadership of an enterprise (or a large team within an enterprise) where that enterprise adheres to and demonstrates a values-based culture.Understanding of the drivers in building community trust.Experience in facilitating organisational change/transformation.Personal AttributesIn addition to the essential skills and experience, Dairy Australia expects Non-Executive Directors to demonstrate the following personal attributes:Passion and commitment to improving the profitability and sustainability of the Australian dairy industry.Preparedness to undertake dairy industry visits to understand the operating environment and engage with levy payers and regional management.Professional demeanour with high standards of honesty, integrity and collaboration.Ability to influence and to communicate/explain a point of view and consider alternative points of view.Balance and DiversityDairy Australia recognises and embraces the benefits of having a diverse Board and sees appropriate diversity at Board level as an essential element to a well-functioning Board.For further information on Dairy Australia, please refer to the company website: www.dairyaustralia.com.au. To request an information pack, please phone Mick Hay or Katrina Conlon on 1300 380 701. To apply, visit www.rimfireresources.com.au by close of business Friday 9th May 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr