Three Appointments | Three-Year Term | Remunerated Roles
Dairysafe (Dairy Authority of SA) is the independent statutory authority committed to ensuring the safe production of dairy products in South Australia. Established under the
Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) (Dairy) Regulations 2017
, Dairysafe is responsible to the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development for administering the dairy industry food safety scheme and supporting a sustainable, productive and compliant dairy industry in South Australia.
We are now inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Board Directors for appointment by the Minister to the Dairysafe Board. Three positions are available for a three-year term, one of which will include appointment as Chairperson. The composition of the Board must also include at least one appointee with extensive knowledge and experience within the dairy industry.
The Board is responsible for providing strategic leadership and governance oversight, ensuring Dairysafe fulfils its statutory functions effectively, transparently and in the public interest. We are seeking interest from professionals with demonstrated expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas:
* Dairy Industry
* Regulatory, Corporate & Biosecurity Governance
* Strategy, Risk & Change Leadership
* Finance & Commercial Management
* Digital, Data & Information Systems
* Government, Policy & Stakeholder Relations
Applicants seeking appointment as Chairperson are encouraged to clearly articulate their interest, depth of experience and capabilities at such level within their application. Membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) or Governance Institute of Australia will be regarded as highly favourable. Interstate applications are welcome.
Expressions of interest are open until 9:00am on Monday, 23 February 2026.
Telephone enquiries to Nick Stillwell or Tess Shaw are welcome on
For more information about Dairysafe, please visit: https://dairy-
To apply, please click the link above and submit your CV and Cover Letter.