Board Chair
Board Chair
Posted
11-Aug-2025
Location
Various
Sector
Associations & Memberships
Salary
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Year
Work Type
Permanent, Part Time
Reference
3934949
Chair of the Board - Grain Trade Australia
Grain Trade Australia Ltd (GTA) is the focal point for the commercial grains industry in Australia. Our mission is to ensure an efficient, equitable and open trading environment, delivering value to members through leadership, advocacy and commercial services across the grain value chain. Everything we do is measured against a single question: will this action improve the facilitation of trade?
We are seeking a respected and visionary leader to serve as Chair of the Grain Trade Australia Board, providing independent leadership, strategic direction, and governance oversight to ensure GTA continues to deliver for members and the broader industry.
About the Role
Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Chair will:
The successful candidate will have:
Why Join GTA?
This is an opportunity to lead a highly respected national organisation that plays a critical role in the success of Australia’s grain industry. As Chair, you will shape industry policy, strengthen international and domestic relationships, and ensure the organisation continues to be the trusted voice of the commercial grain trade.
Interested?
Please apply using the APPLY NOW via this website.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 29th August – however, applications will be reviewed as received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note only applications submitted through the application portal will be considered.
To request more information regarding this exciting position, please reach out to us at executivesearch@beaumontpeople.com.au
Beaumont People has been retained to recruit for this position on behalf of Grain Trade Australia. Please direct all enquiries to Jo Brown or Anannya Jain.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
- Lead the Board and drive strategic direction, governance excellence and industry impact.
- Provide strategic leadership and governance to advance Australia’s commercial grains industry.
- Join a respected, member driven organisation dedicated to efficient, equitable and open grain trade.
- Remunerated role | Domestic & International Travel
Grain Trade Australia Ltd (GTA) is the focal point for the commercial grains industry in Australia. Our mission is to ensure an efficient, equitable and open trading environment, delivering value to members through leadership, advocacy and commercial services across the grain value chain. Everything we do is measured against a single question: will this action improve the facilitation of trade?
We are seeking a respected and visionary leader to serve as Chair of the Grain Trade Australia Board, providing independent leadership, strategic direction, and governance oversight to ensure GTA continues to deliver for members and the broader industry.
About the Role
Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Chair will:
- Lead and enhance the effectiveness of the Board, ensuring strong corporate governance
- Guide Board deliberations and strategic decision-making
- Trusted adviser to the CEO and spokesperson for GTA when required
- Champion the vision and mission of the organisation to members, industry, government and stakeholders
- Build consensus across the Board and the industry, fostering effective relationships domestically and internationally
- Proven experience in the grains or agricultural sector, with strong commercial and industry insight.
- Chair Board meetings, ensuring agendas, schedules and information are well prepared and strategic in focus
- Mentor and guide Board members to ensure alignment with governance obligations
- Represent GTA at high-level industry, government and stakeholder engagements
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Support ongoing industry development and member engagement initiatives.
The successful candidate will have:
- Recognised profile within the commercial grain trade sector, with extensive industry knowledge at a corporate level
- Senior leadership experience (5 - 7 years) within a membership-based, industry focused, or related commercial environment
- Exceptional communication, consensus-building and governance skills
- Experience in setting strategic direction and driving results
- Strong commercial acumen, policy understanding and advocacy capability
- The ability to lead a high-calibre, independent Board and represent GTA’s interests domestically and internationally.
Why Join GTA?
This is an opportunity to lead a highly respected national organisation that plays a critical role in the success of Australia’s grain industry. As Chair, you will shape industry policy, strengthen international and domestic relationships, and ensure the organisation continues to be the trusted voice of the commercial grain trade.
Interested?
Please apply using the APPLY NOW via this website.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 29th August – however, applications will be reviewed as received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note only applications submitted through the application portal will be considered.
To request more information regarding this exciting position, please reach out to us at executivesearch@beaumontpeople.com.au
Beaumont People has been retained to recruit for this position on behalf of Grain Trade Australia. Please direct all enquiries to Jo Brown or Anannya Jain.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
