Nominate for the AIR EP Board

Help shape the future of farming on the Eyre Peninsula. As an AIR EP Board member, you’ll provide strategic leadership for farmer-driven research, development and extension (RD&E) that delivers practical impact across our region.

We welcome expressions of interest from people with a wide range of skills, backgrounds and lived experiences who are passionate about progressing agriculture on the Eyre Peninsula.

What you’ll contribute

    • Strategic direction aligned to AIR EP’s vision, purpose, values and priorities

    • Oversight to ensure RD&E is farmer-driven, relevant and outcome-focused

    • Advocacy for effective partnerships and investment into the region

    • Support for building capacity and capability across our agricultural community

Why join AIR EP’s Board?

    • Help attract and direct investment for regionally relevant RD&E

    • Strengthen the capability of agriculture across the Eyre Peninsula

    • Lead practical innovation that matters on-farm

    • Work alongside respected producers, researchers and industry partners

FAQ's

What is the time commitment?
AIR EP Board members are generally appointed for a two-year term. The Board meets regularly throughout the year, with the Constitution requiring at least three meetings each calendar year. Normal Board meetings generally run from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. Members should also allow time before meetings to review Board papers (1-2 hours) and, from time to time, provide input between meetings on governance, strategy, financial, risk or project matters. We conduct our AGM online so that AIR EP members from across EP can attend, usually in October.

Where are meetings held and is travel required?
Face-to-face meetings are held in Port Lincoln and alternate with a regional Eyre Peninsula location, for example Wudinna or Minnipa. Board members should therefore expect some regional travel. Travel associated with Board meetings and representing AIR EP at other events is reimbursed at the current ATO kilometre rate.

Are there online meetings?
Yes. AIR EP uses Microsoft Teams for online meetings. Occasionally, a shorter meeting of around one hour may be called online where the Board needs to discuss or make a decision on a particular issue. These meetings are infrequent.

Are board members paid?
Board members currently receive a $750 sitting fee for a full board meeting. Shorter and online Board meetings are paid at $100 per hour. The Chair also receives an annual Chairperson fee of $10,000, paid in October.

Will I have expenses?
Board members may incur travel or other reasonable costs associated with attending meetings or representing AIR EP. Eligible travel is reimbursed at the current ATO kilometre rate, and other approved AIR EP expenses can be claimed by providing receipts to the Finance Officer.

How to nominate

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

  1. Submit your nomination form: briefly outline your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining the Board.

  2. Learn more about AIR EP: visit our website for background on our projects and approach.

  3. Board duties & next steps: for details on Board member responsibilities, please contact our Executive Officer.

Contact:
Naomi Scholz, Executive Officer
Email: [email protected]

Ready to play a leadership role in farmer-driven RD&E on the Eyre Peninsula? Submit your EOI today.