Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry include:

• Applications are invited from experienced board directors and senior professionals with expertise relevant to the work of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) for appointment as the Chair or as a Board member.
• The RIC supports Australian agriculture by providing concessional loans to long-term viable farm businesses and farm-related small businesses in financial need due to drought and other challenges. Since its establishment in 2018, the RIC has settled more than 3,600 loans valued at $3.8 billion.
• The RIC is entering an exciting phase. An additional $1 billion in Australian Government loan funding is being rolled out, alongside a commitment to broaden the RIC’s role in improving climate resilience, boosting sector productivity and supporting agriculture’s transition towards net zero.
• Applications are invited for one Chair and up to four Board member positions.

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Board members, including the Chair, are required under section 17 of the Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018 to have appropriate qualifications, skills or experience in one or more of the following areas:

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Flexible. Details: The RIC is based in Orange, NSW. Applications from candidates across Australia are encouraged. Travel may be required to attend meetings..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.