Food and Fibre Great South Coast Inc. Calls for Board Director Nominations
Food and Fibre Great South Coast Inc. Calls for Board Director Nominations
Food and Fibre Great South Coast Inc. (FFGSC) is seeking expressions of interest from passionate individuals wishing to join our volunteer board as directors. Board Directors oversee the strategic direction of the organisation’s activities, finance and sustainability.
FFGSC holds 5-6 board meetings per annum. All board meetings held in person with the option of attending online if required. Project working group meetings are held at least twice per year and Board members are expected to attend the Annual General Meeting and, if available, our regional events.
Proven credibility within the industry and region
Willingness to represent all regions and commodities within the Great South Coast
Understanding of governance principles and directors’ duties
Understanding of the organisations’ Strategic Plan and priorities.
And at least one of the following:
Fundraising ability or knowledge of finance sources
Commitment to contribute a minimum of four hours per quarter volunteer hours in addition to board and committee participation
Willingness to seek volunteers for ad hoc roles such as speakers or attendees at careers expos, through your networks
To address gaps created by outgoing directors, experience, networks and knowledge within the following areas will be highly regarded (but are not pre-requisites):
Open to board leadership and public speaking roles
Education networks
Red meat, sheep meat and wool
Dairy
Aquaculture
Horticulture
Indigenous background or networks and cultural awareness
Corangamite Shire, Warrnambool City, Moyne Shire, Southern Grampians Shire or Glenelg Shire local government area residents with knowledge of the economic drivers of food and fibre, or an understanding of the value of FFGSC’s contribution to regional development
The Food and Fibre Great South Coast Board is proud to reflect our sector’s diversity. Directors represent a range of ages, gender, commodity and career stage. We aim to maintain this type of inclusive composition moving forward.
Food and Fibre Great South Coast is a representative body for Victoria’s agricultural powerhouse that spans its south-west. FFGSC represents over $4bn in agricultural output annually, driving strategic change where it’s needed most: water management, sustainable practices, workforce issues and championing a positive industry image.
Expressions of interest in joining our Board, listing relevant experience and addressing the selection criteria, should be sent to info@foodfibregsc.com.au by COB Monday 3/11/2025.
A member of the executive from the board will be happy to follow up on any request for a call back. info@foodfibregsc.com.au
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For more, visit https://foodfibregsc.com.au/
Media contact:
Nicole Newman
Chief Executive Officer
0419132685
About Food and Fibre Great South Coast:
Food and Fibre Great South Coast (FFGSC) is a representative body for South West Victoria’s $4bn agriculture sector, and $12bn food and fibre value chain, which is responsible for 60% of our gross regional product and 21.6% of all regional jobs. South West Victoria is Australia’s largest agricultural production region by value, dominated by dairy, beef and sheep industries and supplying 14% of Victoria’s fresh seafood. FFGSC is an incorporated organisation administered by a volunteer Board and one FTE Chief Executive Officer.
Twitter: @GreatFibre
Instagram: @food.fibre.great.south.coast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-fibre-great-south-coast-inc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatsouthcoastvictoria
Website: www.foodfibregsc.com.au
