Applications Close 4.00pm, 27 July 2025.
POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION DETAIL S Title: Board Director Reports to: FBA Chair About FBA Initiated by a group of passionate community members over 27 years ago, Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) is now central Queensland's leading Natural Resource Management organisation.
FBA works for and alongside our regional community to grow a sustainable, productive and profitable Fitzroy region.
As central Queensland's leading NRM organisation, FBA is uniquely placed geographically, strategically and operationally to deliver priority environmental and agricultural outcomes.
When it comes to the environment, landholders and our local community, FBA is best placed to lead and support projects that protect the future prosperity and resilience of our land and sea.
PURPOSE We are the people shapingthe environment of the future.
VISION Healthy and resilientnatural assets.
LEGACY Inspired and empowered communities who value our natural assets.
FBA Goals Lead regional connection and collaboration Leverage knowledge, science and partnerships.
Create value through people and solutions.
FBA values FBA's corporate values lay the foundation for FBA's success and are embodied by our team members to achieve our strategic goals.
EMPOWERMENT | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | PASSION | TEAMWORK | INTEGRITY FBA Governance FBA transitioned from an incorporated association to a company limited by guarantee (under the Corporations Act 2001 ) in 2021.
The company is not-for-profit, limited by guarantee, established to be, and continue as a charity.
FBA holds charity status with the Australian Taxation Office.
The key governing document is the FBA Constitution.
The objects of FBA are to develop and deliver natural resource management activities for the purpose of protecting, enhancing, or improving the natural environment or a significant aspect of the natural environment.
The implementation of the constitution is supported by the FBA Corporate Governance Charter.
FBA Board Purpose FBA Board purpose is to steward and monitor FBA.
FBA Board Behaviour The FBA Board are committed to the following behaviours: We ensure a safe, respectful and trusting environment in which to courageously engage in future thinking and the exploration of opportunities.
We accept and value our differences and create space for each to contribute and add value.
We take responsibility for our individual (emotional) responses, by continuing to develop our self-awareness and self-regulation.
We hold ourselves mutually accountable for our collective decisions.
FBA Board Focus FBA Board uses the Tricker Model to ensure that appropriate attention is given to managing the conformance and performance activities of the organisation.
Role of the Board The Board is responsible for the overall governance, management and strategic direction of FBA.
As a result, the Board has ultimate accountability for its activities and performance.
The Board is comprised of Board Directors who can only exercise their authority when acting as a collective.
The role of the Board can be broken down into six different dimensions: Strategy - Establish strategies to guide, monitor and control the organisation's activities.
Resources - Make resources available to achieve the strategy and oversee their use.
Performance - Monitor the organisation's performance.
Compliance - Oversee processes to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Risk - Oversee a risk management framework that supports informed decision-making by the organisation.
Accountability - Report progress and align the collective interests of members, stakeholders, board, management and employees.
Role of the Board Director In accordance with statutory requirements and in keeping with common law, Board Directors will: Understand and act within FBA's Constitution and Corporate Governance Charter.
Discharge their duties and conduct themselves in good faith and honestly in the best interests and proper purpose of FBA.
Discharge their duties with the level of skill, reasonable care and diligence as expected of a Board Director.
Disclose and manage conflicts of interest.
Ensure proper use of information and position.
Board Directors have no authority to participate in the day-to-day management of FBA, including making any representations or agreements with member organisations, suppliers, customers, employees or other parties or organisations unless such an authority is explicitly delegated by the Board through a Board resolution.
Eligibility to be a Board Director Under the Corporations Act 2001 (Act) a director must: be an individual, not a body corporate.
be at least 18 years of age.
not be disqualified from managing corporations under Part 2 D.6 unless the appointment is made with ASIC's permission as provided for under s206 F of the Act or leave is granted by the Court under s206 G of the Act.
Board Director Skills and Competencies FBA has moved to a skills-based Board and undertakes an annual skills assessment to identify gaps in the skills set.
The competencies required of Board Members can be broadly categorised as: Professional (Director) skills (that is, skills directly relevant to performing the board's key functions); and Industry skills (that is, skills relevant to the industry).
It is important to note that each individual Board Director is not expected to hold all professional and industry skills.
Rather, these skills should be held collectively.
The key professional skill areas for a potential Board Director to consider their strengths are: Risk and compliance oversight Governance Information technology strategy and governance Executive management Commercial/Business experience The industry skill areas are: Broadacre Cropping Horticulture Conservation Government Consulting Other Requirements Be available to attend in person meetings (mostly in Rockhampton) up to 6 times per year, participate on relevant committees, liaise with the Chair, CEO and other Board Directors.
Other time commitments may include attendance and contribution to strategic planning sessions, board professional development opportunities and stakeholder events.
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Further Information Please contact the Board Company Secretary on 07 4999 2824 or (emailprotected) for more information.
Visit our web site at for further information on the organisation.
Applying for the position Applicants should submit a current resume, cover letter (outlining your suitability and motivation for the role) and contact details of two recent referees by email to (emailprotected).
While applicants are not required to answer selection criteria in their letter of application, selection for the position will be based on the successful applicant's ability to demonstrate the following selection criteria at interview.
Selection Criteria 1.
Experience at a governing or board level position including a sound working knowledge of good corporate governance systems and frameworks.
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An ability to analyse, critically assess and contribute to monitoring financial and non-financial company performance.
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Commercial acumen including the ability to drive and contribute to setting the strategic direction of a large and complex organisation.
4.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to enable the director to work constructively with the board and executive management team.
Applications Close 4.00pm, 27 July 2025.
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