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.
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Key responsibilities
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Understand how the association's functions work together to operate as an effective member-based organisation
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Engage regularly with members to build trust, understand their issues and concerns, and use those insights to influence policy decisions
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Develop a clear communication plan that promotes transparent, timely and proactive engagement with relevant parties
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Listen to stakeholder perspectives to help shape BRFF's strategic direction and influence outcomes, particularly in political forums
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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
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Present BRFF as a progressive, member-based organisation that delivers value beyond direct member services
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About you
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Practical agricultural sector experience
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Empathy required to work effectively with producers, government and industry stakeholders
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Understanding of political and bureaucratic processes, particularly in natural resources
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Experience influencing government decision-making
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Robust marketing capability, including digital and social media
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Strong relationship-building, advocacy, problem-solving and project management skills
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About us
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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.