Are you ready to make an impact? Water Research Australia is pleased to announce the beginning of this year’s search for an enthusiastic and highly skilled member of our BIG Team to join our Board of Directors.
Every year, our nominations process gives our members the opportunity to drive WaterRA’s governance. The role of our members in ensuring suitable candidates are nominated and elected on to the WaterRA Board is an important part of WaterRA’s constitution.
Our directors play an active and visible leadership role in the sector and the Board are seeking strategy focussed leaders to guide the organisation with one or more of the following skills:
- Finance expertise: a deep understanding of financial principles and practices, including risk-management, investment and compliance.
- Research and Education experience: a strong background in academic or applied research, and a commitment to continuous learning. Experience in hybrid and/online learning is an asset.
- Legal expertise: an in-depth understanding of legal principles, capable of ensuring compliance and guiding strategic decisions.
- Early-career professional: to increase age diversity and provide development opportunities, the Board encourages early- to mid-career professionals to nominate.
All potential directors should be able to demonstrate a commitment to leadership, integrity, a passion for water, business acumen, and an understanding of best practice corporate governance.
Nominations are invited for three (3) vacant positions this year:
- One (1) Non-Executive Director Utility Member position
- Two (2) Non-Executive Director University Member positions
Employees of Utility Members and University Members are invited to nominate for this vacancy for a three-year term commencing in October 2024.
The Board of WaterRA value and seek diversity and welcome applications from all eligible members. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply! Please click here for further details on eligibility and requirements.