Application for Appointment to the Board

Before You Apply

These guidelines will help you prepare a strong application for appointment to the Dungog Regional Tourism Inc Board. Please review our Constitution before applying to ensure you understand the organisation's structure and objectives.

Selection Criteria

According to Clause 15 of our Constitution, the Board must comprise members who are:

  • Knowledgeable and passionate about tourism issues and challenges

  • Skilled in one or more of the following areas:

    • Business development and operations

    • Marketing and promotion

    • Corporate governance

    • Financial management

    • Strategic planning

What We're Looking For

We seek to build a capable, diverse board with complementary skills that operates in the interests of the entire tourism industry. While we welcome applications from tourism operators, we aim to avoid direct representation of specific industry segments.

The key quality we seek is a demonstrated passion and commitment to seeing the Dungog region's tourism industry flourish.

Please note that all Board positions are honorary with no sitting fees.

Availability Requirements

Successful applicants must demonstrate availability to:

  • Attend regular Board meetings (currently held monthly, with a constitutional minimum of six per year)

  • Serve on Board committees as required

Application Requirements

Format: A4 portrait, minimum 10-point font, maximum 4 pages (including CV summary)

Required Information:

  • Contact Details

    • Full name

    • Postal address

    • Email address (all communications will be electronic)

    • Phone numbers

  • Two Professional Referees

  • Availability Confirmation for monthly meetings and committee work

  • Skills and Experience demonstrating how you meet one or more selection criteria

  • Passion Statement explaining your commitment to Dungog region tourism

How to Apply

Email your application to: info@drt.org.au

Applications close Friday (cob) 26 September 2025

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our Board as we work together to grow tourism in the Dungog Region.

Inquiries

Cameron Archer AM                       Board Chair         0427 202 948