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Reef Catchments (Mackay Whitsunday Isaac) Limited
Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Advocacy / Government Relations,
Governance,
Risk Management
Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in
Targeting:
Payment:
Paid: $50,000 per annum including superannuation
Lead with purpose – Chair of the Board
Are you a strategic leader passionate about sustainable natural resource management? Reef Catchments Limited (RCL) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chair of the Board to guide our governance, strategy, and stakeholder engagement at a pivotal and exciting time for our region.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead high-performing Board governance and strategic direction.
- Foster a strong, collaborative relationship with the CEO.
- Represent RCL at key regional, state, and national forums.
- Champion sustainable natural resource management (NRM) outcomes and stakeholder partnerships.
- Oversee Board performance, succession, and policy integrity.
The Reef Catchments Group includes Reef Catchments, a not-for-profit organisation limited by guarantee, and our wholly owned subsidiary, Catchment Solutions Pty Ltd.
About You
What You Bring:
- Locally based with a strong understanding of regional issues and opportunities.
- A collaborative, empathetic, values-driven leadership style.
- Integrity, sound judgment, and high emotional intelligence.
- Extraordinary communicator and facilitator.
- Strategic thinker with commercial insight and community focus.
Why Join Reef Catchments?
- Make a tangible impact on environmental and community outcomes.
- Work alongside passionate professionals and regional leaders.
- Represent RCL on influential boards including NRM Regions Queensland (NRMRQ) and Catchment Solutions.
- Flexible time commitment with meaningful influence.
About Reef Catchments – Who we are
Our work and our people make a difference
Reef Catchments is the not-for-profit, non-government natural resource management (NRM) organisation for the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region. We facilitate change and work for long-term solutions to sustain, protect, and improve our region’s natural resources and environment, both now and into the future.
Read more on our Vision and Values here
We build a strong culture - Our people are our strength
Our team is comprised of skilled and outcome-focused people who are all dedicated to looking after the environment in the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region. We value diversity, recognising its importance in creating our vision for resilient ecosystems and an engaged community. Our success hinges on building a team drawn from diverse backgrounds and life experiences and a commitment to deliver community and regionally relevant environmental outcomes. We are intentional and contemplative in shaping our team’s culture, understanding that the perspectives and skills of our team members are vital. We embrace the notion that inclusion is a collective responsibility, central to our purpose.
Selection Criteria
Must-Haves:
- Board Leadership: Proven experience chairing boards or committees, ideally in NRM, regional development, or purpose-driven sectors.
- Strategic Governance: Strong grasp of and experience with subsidiary governance, risk, performance, and safety oversight or interlocking directorships.
- Stakeholder Influence: Skilled in advocacy and engagement with government, industry, and community.
- Collaborative Leadership: Inclusive, high-trust leadership style that drives performance.
- Commercial Acumen: Confident in financial oversight, compliance, risk, regulatory compliance and organisational accountability.
Highly Desirable:
- Background in environmental, agricultural, or regional policy.
- Senior executive or board-level role experience in government, corporate, or NFP
- Understanding of NRM frameworks, Traditional Owner engagement, and co-design.
Travel:
- Current driver’s licence, available to travel up to 15 days annually.
Estimated Time commitment:
The role requires a flexible and meaningful time investment, averaging 30–40 days per year, plus light weekly engagement. This includes:
- Board and Strategy Meetings: 10–12 days/year
- Committee Participation: 4–6 days/year
- External Board Roles (NRM RQ & Catchment Solutions): 8–10 days/year
- Preparation, Stakeholder Engagement & Travel: 10–15 days/year
- CEO Mentorship & Oversight: 1–2 hours/week
How to Apply
- Provide a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position based on the ‘About You’ and ‘Selection Criteria’ section.
- Attach your current resume.
The selection panel will assess your ability to perform the work required for the position based on your cover letter response, resume and other selection processes, which may include an interview.
Referees will be contacted upon successful interview.
Further information can be obtained by contacting consultant Lee Sheather:
Phone: 0467 720 324 or email: dwslee@msn.com
Please forward your application to careers@reefcatchments.com by close of business Monday 25 August 2025.
We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible and will be reviewing and interviewing applications as they arrive. So don’t delay, apply today!
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