Board Directors Agriculture and Traditional Owner Sector Representatives

Board Director Opportunities – Agriculture and Traditional Owner Sector Representatives

Contribute to shaping a resilient future for the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region.

Reef Catchments Limited (RCL) is seeking two experienced, values-driven Directors to join its Board: an Agriculture Sector Representative and a Traditional Owner Sector Representative.

Appointment to the RCL Board also includes appointment as a Director of RCL’s wholly owned subsidiary, CS Environmental, subject to no conflict of interest that would prevent the appointment.

RCL has an independent, skills-based Board with designated sector representative positions.

Directors provide strategic insight, sound governance and constructive input in overseeing Reef Catchments and its wholly owned subsidiary, CS Environmental. Each Director brings an informed sector perspective while acting in the best interests of RCL as a whole.

The opportunities

• Agriculture Sector Representative – Board Director
• Traditional Owner Sector Representative – Board Director

Applicants should clearly nominate the position for which they are applying. Applicants who meet the requirements of both positions may nominate for both.

What you’ll do

• Contribute to the strategic direction, governance and oversight of RCL and its wholly owned subsidiary, including organisational performance, financial sustainability, risk, compliance and safety.
• Prepare for and actively participate in Board meetings, strategic planning sessions, engagement and networking opportunities and other Board activities.
• Serve on at least one Board subcommittee, with allocation determined by the Board:
• Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee (FARM) – meets every two months.
• Governance, Remuneration and Nominations Committee (GRNC) – meets three to four times each year.
• Work collaboratively with the Chair, fellow Directors and CEO, bringing independent judgement and constructive input to Board deliberations.
• Strengthen relationships with sector stakeholders, Traditional Owners, government, industry and the broader community.
• Champion sustainable natural resource management (NRM) outcomes, funding opportunities and the long-term resilience and prosperity of the region.

About You

You are collaborative, values-driven and committed to making a positive contribution to the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region. You will bring:

• Board, committee, council, advisory group or senior leadership experience relevant to the responsibilities of a Company Director.
• Sound governance capability, including the ability to contribute to strategy, risk, performance, financial oversight and organisational accountability.
• Integrity, independence and sound judgement, with an understanding that Directors must act in the best interests of RCL as a whole.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, respectfully challenge and contribute constructively at Board level.
• The capacity to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Commitment to RCL’s purpose, values and environmental and community outcomes.
• Hold a Director ID, or receive approval for a Director ID.  
• Formal governance training, such as the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Company Directors Course, is highly regarded.

Role-specific experience

Agriculture Sector Representative

You will bring a respected and informed agricultural perspective to the Board, supported by:

• Significant experience in agriculture, agribusiness or a related land-based industry, ideally within the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region.
• A strong understanding of landholder and industry priorities, including productive and sustainable land management, NRM, climate resilience, biosecurity, water and soil stewardship.
• Established agricultural networks and the ability to engage credibly with producers, industry groups, government and regional communities.
• The ability to connect practical sector knowledge with strategic governance and long-term regional outcomes.

Traditional Owner Sector Representative

You will bring Traditional Owner knowledge, perspectives and relationships to the Board, supported by:

• Knowledge of cultural governance, Caring for Country, Indigenous land and sea management, and the priorities and aspirations of Traditional Owner communities.
• Strong relationships and the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with Traditional Owner groups, community, government and industry.
• The ability to bring Traditional Owner perspectives into strategic decision-making and support culturally respectful partnerships, engagement and co-design.
• Relevant governance or leadership experience may have been gained through boards, Prescribed Body Corporate, councils, committees, advisory groups, community organisations or senior community leadership roles.

Why join Reef Catchments?

• Make a tangible contribution to environmental, cultural, agricultural and community outcomes across the region.
• Ensure sector perspectives inform strategic decisions and regional NRM priorities.
• Work alongside experienced Directors, regional leaders and a committed executive team.
• Undertake a meaningful governance role with a flexible mix of in-person and online engagement.

About Reef Catchments

At Reef Catchments, the work you do has a lasting impact on the places, communities and industries that make the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region unique. Reef Catchments is the NRM organisation for the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region. We work with landholders, Traditional Owners, industry, community groups, researchers and government to improve the region’s land, water and biodiversity.

Our projects deliver practical, on-ground outcomes. Whether it’s improving water quality flowing to the Great Barrier Reef, restoring wetlands and habitats, supporting sustainable agriculture, or helping local communities care for the environment, we’re focused on projects that make a real difference across our region.

We’re a team of people who enjoy working together to solve problems, build partnerships and deliver results. We value different perspectives and experiences because they help us make better decisions and achieve improved outcomes for the region.

If you’re looking for a Director role where you can see the difference your work makes, you’ll find it at Reef Catchments.

Time commitment and travel

The role requires a flexible and meaningful time investment across both the RCL and CS Environmental Boards, averaging approximately 20–25 days per year. This includes:

• Attendance at approximately six RCL Board meetings annually, delivered through a mix of in-person and online attendance.
• Attendance at approximately five to six CS Environmental Board meetings annually.
• Attendance at an annual strategic planning day (in person).
• Participation in at least one of the Board subcommittees (approximately 3–4 days per year). Each Director is required to serve on at least one of the Board’s two subcommittees.
• Occasional stakeholder engagement and regional travel (approximately 2 days per year).

Travel across the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region may be required.

How to Apply

1.Provide a cover letter that clearly identifies the position you are applying for and addresses the common and role-specific requirements outlined in this advertisement.

2.Attach your current resume, including relevant governance, leadership, sector and community experience.

Please forward your application to careers@reefcatchments.com by close of business cob Monday 17 August 2026.

For a confidential discussion, contact Craig Doyle, Chair, on 0427 850 959 or craig.doyle@reefcatchments.com.

Selection may include an interview and referee checks.