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 responsibilitiesUnderstand how the association's functions work together to operate as an effective member-based organisationEngage regularly with members to build trust, understand their issues and concerns, and use those insights to influence policy decisionsDevelop a explicit communication plan that promotes transparent, timely and proactive engagement with relevant partiesListen to stakeholder perspectives to help shape BRFF's strategic direction and influence outcomes, particularly in political forumsDevelop and implement a multi-tiered marketing strategy, using digital and other relevant channels to raise awareness of BRFF and members' positive contribution to societyPresent BRFF as a progressive,
member-based organisation that delivers value beyond direct member servicesAbout youPractical agricultural sector experienceEmpathy required to work effectively with producers, government and industry stakeholdersUnderstanding of political and bureaucratic processes, particularly in natural resourcesExperience influencing government decision-makingStrong marketing capability, including digital and social mediaStrong relationship-building, advocacy, problem-solving and project management skillsAbout usBorder Rivers Food & Fibre is a member-based association formed in **** 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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