Wine Industry Leadership Role
Independent Chair
The Australian wine industry is entering an exciting stage of development.
The Federal Government will provide $50 million from 2017 - 2020 to grow wine export and regional wine tourism.
To ensure the fine wine Regions of Western Australia take full advantage of this opportunity, the State industry association, Wines of WA, requires the leadership of an Independent Chair.
Wines of WA (WoWA) provides advocacy, representation and support services for the state's fine wine Regions and over 400 growers and producers.
The Independent Chair will provide leadership in implementing the industry's 10-year strategic plan, working with the WoWA Board, CEO and Regional Associations on four key areas of strategic focus:
1. Growing consumer and market demand
2. Advocating for a simpler and fairer wine taxation system
3. Leadership and communication
4. Industry Innovation and Development
The WA Wine Industry Strategic Plan 2014-24 can be viewed here.
Preferred experience and skills include:
- Strong understanding of regional development processes
- Background in or understanding of regionally based high value primary industries and preferably wine and grape growing
- Relationships and skills to assist advocacy at state and federal level
- Sound knowledge of corporate governance/compliance requirements
- Effective and persuasive communication skills
- Previous experience as Chair of an industry association
Position description:
- Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the WoWA Board and CEO to achieve strategic aims
- Chair all Board meetings and relevant committee meetings
- Further develop industry relationships at regional, state and federal government level
- Working with the CEO, implement effective communications with Regional Associations, growers and producers and all stakeholders and partners in regional development
- Develop and implement best practice governance/compliance processes
It is expected that a minimum of three days per month will be required. A remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
To apply, forward CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to ceo@winewa.asn.au