Make a difference in your region.

Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a national network of Committees made up of community representatives who help to drive economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship in regions through facilitating investment in people, places, services, industries and local economies.

RDA Peel covers the City of Mandurah and the Shires of Murray, Waroona, Boddington and Serpentine-Jarrahdale. The Committee is seeking a highly motivated leader with vision, drive and strong ties to the Peel region to serve as its Deputy Chair.

The Deputy Chair assumes the role and duties of the Chair whenever the Chair is not available, supports the Chair in day to day matters, and plays a significant part in the governance and external representation of the organisation. Applications are sought from business and community leaders with a proven track record of achieving meaningful outcomes in a complex workplace.

This is a volunteer position.



Reasonable expenses are reimbursed. The appointment is made by the Australian Government Minister with responsibility for regional development, on the recommendation of the Committee, for a term of up to five years.

Women, First Nations Australians, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

An Applicant Information Pack, including the application form, is available at rdapeel.org.au. Applications must include the completed application form, the Consent and Declaration, the Private Interests Declaration, a curriculum vitae and two written referee reports.

For further information, phone (08) 9530 4066 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm AWST, or email [email protected].

Applications close at 5:00 pm AWST on Monday 5 October 2026.

📌 Deputy Chair (Volunteer Board Position) (Mandurah)
🏢 Regional Development Australia Peel
📍 Mandurah