The Executive Officer reports to the Chair and Executive Committee and works alongside the Executive Assistant to support the long-term sustainability of the irrigation industry across the Border Rivers region. The role manages decision-making and advocacy processes efficiently and effectively.

Key responsibilities

Understand how the association's functions work together to operate as an effective member-based organisation

Engage regularly with members to build trust, understand their issues and concerns, and use those insights to influence policy decisions

Develop a transparent communication plan that promotes transparent, timely and proactive engagement with relevant parties

Listen to stakeholder perspectives to help shape BRFF's strategic direction and influence outcomes, particularly in political forums

Develop and implement a multi-tiered marketing strategy, using digital and other relevant channels to raise awareness of BRFF and members' positive contribution to society

Present BRFF as a progressive, member-based organisation that delivers value beyond direct member services

About you





Practical agricultural sector experience

Empathy required to work effectively with producers, government and industry stakeholders

Understanding of political and bureaucratic processes, particularly in natural resources

Experience influencing government decision-making

Strong marketing capability, including digital and social media

Strong relationship-building, advocacy, problem-solving and project management skills

About us

Border Rivers Food & Fibre is a member-based association formed in 1996 through the amalgamation of 10 water-user groups along the Dumaresq, Macintyre and Barwon rivers and Macintyre Brook in NSW and QLD. As an independent, non-political association, BRFF represents and advocates for members on water policy matters at all levels of government to support the long-term sustainability of the irrigation industry. It also promotes the significant contribution its members make to regional economic viability, employment and community wellbeing.

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📌 Executive Officer (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 BORDER RIVERS FOOD & FIBRE
📍 Toowoomba Regional