Are you interested in the biosecurity of Western Australia’s agricultural industries?
Rebecca Heath DPIRD, Northam WA
Author correspondence: rebecca.heath@dpird.wa.gov.au
Western Australian producers and other stakeholders in the dairy, beef, grain/seed, hay, sheep and/or goat industries and respective supply chains are invited to apply for positions on Industry Funding Scheme Management Committees.
Industry Funding Schemes enable agricultural industries to raise funds to address priority pests and diseases at a whole-of-industry level.
The schemes are industry-driven and overseen by a Management Committee made up of producers and others with appropriate industry knowledge and expertise.
The Minister for Agriculture and Food will appoint members for a period of up to three years commencing 1 July 2022. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development provides support to the schemes and committees.
From 1 July 2022, there will be vacancies on the following Management Committees:
- Cattle Industry Funding Scheme (4 vacancies)
- Grains, Seeds and Hay Industry Funding Scheme (3 vacancies)
- Sheep and Goat Industry Funding Scheme (3 vacancies)
The Management Committees meet quarterly on dates agreed by members, and members are remunerated, including sitting fees and travel expenses.
Expressions of interest can be made online at agric.smartygrants.com.au/IFSEOI. Alternatively, you can submit your expression of interest by email. This should include a three-page letter addressing the selection criteria and a current resume of a maximum of two pages.
Online applications are the preferred method for submitting an expression of interest. Emailed applications can be sent to Rebecca Heath.
Expressions of interest close on 31 October 2021.
More information, including the terms of reference and selection criteria, is available on the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website at agric.wa.gov.au. Search for ‘Committee membership EOIs’.
The Western Australian Government is committed to ensuring diversity on government boards and committees.