May 2, 2024
Queensland grain growers with a strong understanding of the grains industry – and a commitment to industry development – have been invited to apply for a position on the Board of GrainGrowers.
Applications for two Grower Director positions opened on May 1 and will close on May 31.
GrainGrowers chair Rhys Turton said attracting motivated growers that could consider a whole-of-industry approach to issues was essential for the organisation’s future development.
“As an industry organisation, we take pride in addressing relevant industry challenges at a national level,” Mr Turton said.
“Having the right Board members with the commitment and drive to get involved and manage this change helps GrainGrowers to maintain its position as a strong industry representative body.”
To be able to apply candidates must:
- Be a member of GrainGrowers
- Be a resident or in the business of grain production in GrainGrowers Northern Region (Queensland and northern NSW)
- Hold a strong commitment to the further development of Australia’s grain industry
Additional desirable skills include:
- Engagement with members, the broader industry and government stakeholders
- Investment and risk-management experience
- An understanding of either finance/accounting or sustainability/environmental, social and governance (ESG)
The GrainGrowers Board consists of six grower directors and two independent directors.
Further details, including the application form, are available from the GrainGrowers website
Inquiries should be be directed to René Johnson at Pacific Search Partners on (03) 9631-1500.
