Applications are invited for a non-executive, volunteer Board Member, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast (RDAMBSC).
RDAMBSC is seeking a highly-motivated leader with vision, drive, and strong ties to their region to volunteer to join the Board of the RDAMBSC Committee.
The RDAMBSC Committee is a vital promoter for the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa region. They facilitate investment in people, places, services, and industries and local economies and work with stakeholders to support delivery of Australian Government’s strategic priorities.
Member Position Description
The RDAMBSC Board member is an active contributor to the outcomes of a diverse group of individuals working in a complex environment to deliver high value outcomes for the state or community and region. Members are an active driver of economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship in their region.
They are expected to leverage existing networks and develop new networks across industry sectors and diverse communities (especially with First Nations people). RDAMBSC Board members are required to support the Chair in facilitating investment in people, places, services, and industries and local economies. They must be knowledgeable about the economic, social, cultural and environmental opportunities and challenges facing their state/region; be well connected and a strong advocate for their region(s); and for regional RDA members, draw their regional communities together to build and drive economic growth.
The RDAMBSC Board member acts with integrity, transparency, respect and accountability, champions gender equality opportunities, works as an effective member of the RDAMBSC Board toward a common goal or strategy, and drives projects that target specific areas of economic development for the state/region. They actively support Board governance and management processes.
Member Accountabilities and Responsibilities
RDAMBSC Board members will be accountable to:
• The Chair – for supporting the activities of the Board
• Their regional RDAMBSCs/communities – for delivering outcomes that meet regional needs
• The funding providers – for ensuring that agreed objectives are achieved and resources invested are expended as efficiently and effectively as possible
• RDAMBSC Board staff – for providing a safe and healthy workplace.
Members will be responsible for supporting the RDAMBSC Board to meet the requirements of the charter, deliver against the outcomes, reporting requirements and performance measures specified in the RDAMBSC Funding Agreement, and for the good operational and financial governance of the overall organisation.
Applications are sought from business and community leaders who have a proven track record of achieving meaningful outcomes in a complex environment.
Women, First Nations Australians, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
An Applicant Information Pack, including the application form, can be found here: Application Pack – RDAMBSC Board Member October 2026
For further information, phone CEO, RDAMBSC Paul Fisher on 0403 444 483 (Mon–Fri 9am-5pm local time) or email ceo@rdambsc.org.au
Applications close at 1700hrs AEST on Friday 23 October 2026.