Tasmanian Development & Resources Board
Non-Executive Directors
Overview
The Tasmanian Development Authority (TDA) was established under the Tasmanian Development Act 1983 and operates under the corporate name Tasmania Development and Resources (TDR). The function of the TDR is to encourage and promote the balanced economic development of Tasmania and to ensure its operations contribute to the stability of business undertakings in Tasmania; maintenance of maximum employment in Tasmania; and the prosperity and welfare of the people of Tasmania.
The TDR Board has specific responsibilities under the Act. The Board provides independent advice to the Tasmanian Government and specifically the Minister for Business, Industry and Resources on matters relating to this portfolio. The Board’s primary focus is the creation of investment and associated employment through supporting the implementation of government policies.
Directors are independent, skills-based and appointed on the recommendation of the Minister. The Board operates in a legislative and public policy environment with frameworks for strategy, performance accountability, risk, governance, operations and service delivery for the benefit of all Tasmanians. Maintaining public trust is critical.
TDR is now seeking two Non-Executive Directors (NED) to complement their existing expertise.
Key attributes include:
Deep and broad specialist finance, capital markets, asset management, and/or investment expertise.
Superior commercial acumen, analytical skills and experience with a genuine appreciation for social and economic development and employment outcomes, across a range of sectors including, but not limited to renewables, primary industry, manufacturing, tourism and technology sectors.
Sound judgement, an independent thinker, with an enquiring mind and good strategic lens, and ability to absorb large amounts of information across a wide spectrum of industries.
Previous governance and risk management experience in complex organisations.
Consultative, collegiate and constructive participant at the Board table, with an ability to communicate strongly and respectfully. An exemplar of honesty, integrity and ethics.
Strong values alignment and commitment to the work of TDR.
Formal qualifications in governance preferred.
For a confidential discussion please call Jen D’Arcy-Smith, Partner M: 0449 967 781 or Alison Myatt, Head of Research M: 0412 630 817. Please send an application quoting Ref No A005705 to Watermark Search International at search@watermarksearch.com.au. We will reply to the email address used for your application.
Closing date: 11.59pm AEDT Sunday 17 November 2024.