**Passionate and Skilled Board Members Wanted**
We are seeking up to three new Directors and a Board Chair to join the board of Narooma Rocks, a not-for-profit company focused on driving tourism, regional development, and job creation on the NSW South Coast.
Narooma Rocks delivers the Narooma Oyster Festival—the region's largest premier food and beverage events—along with other initiatives that boost the visitor economy.
Our vision is for Narooma to be recognised as Australia's premium rock oyster destination, known for its pristine environment, world-class produce, and unforgettable visitor experiences.
About The Roles
Board Directors will work closely with the General Manager to ensure that the vision for Narooma Rocks is realised within a structure of robust strategic planning, sound financial and commercial management, and strong governance.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience, corporate acumen, and a passion for tourism, events, aquaculture, or the visitor economy.
Commitment
* Approximately six to eight board meetings per year, predominantly online.
* Ideal residence within a few hours' travel of the Eurobodalla Shire for occasional face-to-face meetings and to provide hands-on support during the Oyster Festival in early May each year.
Remuneration
These are voluntary board roles. Any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Narooma Rocks' relevant policy.
About You
You'll bring the right mix of strategic thinking, governance capability, and regional understanding to complement the skills and knowledge of our existing Board.
Highly Desirable Skills
* Experience in events, food and beverage, aquaculture, tourism, or related sectors.
* Experience with private sector companies that work closely with the public sector.
* Strong regional stakeholder networks and engagement experience.
* Demonstrated skills in corporate governance and an understanding of directors' duties under the Corporations Act.
* Experience in finance and accounting, including budgeting, balance sheets, and financial oversight.
* Ability to develop and implement strategy and drive commercial outcomes.
* Broad stakeholder management experience, including building partnerships across sectors.
* Skills in marketing, digital distribution, public relations, journalism, or as a media spokesperson.
* Event planning and management capability.
* Understanding of governance-related risk management.
Desirable Skills
* Board director experience in a small, medium, or large organisation (preferred but not essential).
* Experience in executive performance management (for Chair applicants).
Expressions of Interest
If you're passionate about strengthening the South Coast's visitor economy and making a difference in the local community, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit the following:
* A letter of application outlining how your skills and experience align with the role.
* Your resume.