Nominations for Elected Directors

Melbourne Royal® (The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited) invites applications from suitably qualified members to join its Board as an Elected Director and make a valuable contribution to support the organisation’s:

  • Purpose to celebrate agriculture, cultivate events and strengthen communities;
  • Vision to be globally recognised as a seal of excellence and highly valued for showcasing food and beverage products, produce and producers; presenting premier events; and activating and delivering vibrant event spaces; and
  • Values to be FIRST - Fearless, Innovative, Respectful, Successful and Together.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Board of Directors are responsible for setting the strategic direction, purpose and vision for the organisation along with overseeing and monitoring its businesses and affairs, finances, organisational governance and risk management. Directors are accountable to members and other stakeholders for the organisation’s performance.

The Board’s overriding objective is to uphold the organisation’s purpose and values within an appropriate framework that protects its rights and enhances its interests, whilst ensuring the organisation is appropriately managed.

Melbourne Royal Directors are required to:

  • Attend seven (7) Board meetings in person annually, with one at a regional location
  • Participate in at least one Board Sub-Committee, which meets as required, usually 3-4 meetings per year.


Applications are encouraged from appropriately qualified professionals with significant experience serving on a Board as a non-executive director. Furthermore, preference will be given to applicants with AICD credentials and professional experience in the following:

  • Sponsorship and Marketing for major events /venues
  • Venue and Asset management
  • Agribusiness
  • Government relations

Melbourne Royal is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes nominations from suitably qualified candidates.

 

APPLICATIONS

Any Melbourne Royal member who is seeking to be a candidate as an Elected Director must:

  • be a financial member as at 31 May 2025 for the current financial year (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026);
  • have the suitable qualifications, skills and experience to discharge the functions of a non- executive Director as determined by the Board;
  • be nominated by two other Melbourne Royal members; and
  • submit an application in writing that

a) Includes the full name and address of the candidate and the candidate’s signed consent;

b) Includes a statement not exceeding 150 words detailing the candidate’s suitable qualifications, skills and experience to discharge the functions of a non-executive Director; and

c) Is received by Melbourne Royal’s Company Secretary no later than 5pm, 31 May 2025.

 

Director Nomination Form

Please address nominations to: Darryl Ferris, Company Secretary, Melbourne Royal, darryl.ferris@melbourneroyal.com.au.