Non-Executive Director

SIV is incorporated as a not-for-profit, non-government organisation. It is the peak representative body for Victorian commercial fishing licence holders with a broad membership base encompassing multiple sectors within the seafood supply chain. SIV strives to continue building and informing an ecologically sustainable and thriving Commercial Seafood Industry based on principles of equity and access, so that Victorian seafood can be enjoyed by everyone.

More information can be found at www.siv.com.au

• Title: Independent Board Director
• Term: 3-year term (maximum two terms)
• Remuneration: The role is voluntary, however any expenses associated with the activities of the Board Director to attend meetings (travel and accommodation if required) will be met by Seafood Industry Victoria.
• Commencement: July 1st, 2024

Seafood Industry Victoria seeks to appoint an independent non-executive director with a background in tourism and/or the hospitality sector to provide advice on high value initiatives and inform state policy that will strengthen access to local, healthy, sustainable seafood for the Victorian seafood consuming public.

Candidates must be independent (without an interest in a member business) and able to contribute thought leadership and influence in areas of advocacy, partnership, and economic growth.

The role requires attending approximately 6-8 board meetings (either virtually and in person) per year – and associated preparation. Some travel is anticipated to attend face-to-face meetings, industry visits or events. The role may also require providing guidance or advice to the CEO outside of board meetings in relation to subjects that the director has relevant expertise and can provide thought leadership.

The incoming Board Director will require knowledge, skills and experience in:

• Director’s responsibilities – includes an understanding of the role as well as the legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities;
• Strategic expertise – the ability to review the organisation’s strategic direction through constructive questioning and suggestion, and contribute to the effective decision making of the board;
• Accounting and finance – the ability to read and comprehend the company’s accounts, financial material presented to the board, financial reporting requirements and some understanding of corporate finance;
• Legal – the board’s responsibility involves overseeing compliance with numerous laws as well as understanding the individual director’s legal duties and responsibilities.
• Risk Management – experience in managing areas of major risk management to the organisation;
• Managing people and achieving change – experience in current management thinking on employment, branding, engagement, strategic vision and stakeholder communication; experience in executive remuneration and compensation;
• Industry knowledge – experience in similar organisations or industries.

• Tertiary education in a relevant field
• Completion of the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ (AICD) Company Directors Course
   

• Integrity – fulfilling a director’s duties and responsibilities, acting ethically, appropriate independence, putting the organisation’s interests before personal interests;
• Collaborative yet curious and courageous – a director must be able to function as an effective team member but also must have the curiosity to ask questions and the courage to persist in robust discussions with management and fellow board members where necessary;
• Emotional intelligence – as well as self-awareness and self-management, a director needs to demonstrate empathy manifested through strong interpersonal skills. A director must work well in a group, listen well, be tactful yet able to communicate in a cogent and candid viewpoint;
• Commercial judgement and instinct – a director needs to demonstrate good business instinct and acumen, and be able to assimilate and synthesize complex information;
• Meaningful engagement – a director needs to be an active contributor with genuine interest in the organisation and its business.

Thank you for considering applying for a position at Seafood Industry Victoria.

Seafood Industry Victoria is committed to ensuring that recruitment and selection decisions are based on the principle of merit. This means that persons will be selected on the basis of whether they have the right skills, qualifications and other talents that are required.

Please forward your written application, which includes a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume (or curriculum vitae) to *****@siv.com.au by May 30th, 2024.