Call for Board Nominations – Community Appointment
The Mid West Development Commission invites members of the community to apply for two positions on our Board.
The Commission’s role is to coordinate and promote regional and economic development in the Mid West region.
As a statutory authority of the WA Government, the Commission aims to maximise job creation, broaden local economies, identify the need for infrastructure services, provide information and advice to business, ensure equitable access to government services and improve regional quality of life.
Our six-member Board comprises representatives of local government and community and meets bi-monthly to set policy and make decisions about a broad range of economic and regional development projects.
The Commission values diversity, and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience.
Persons nominated as a prospective member should possess interest and knowledge relevant to regional communities.
Relevant areas of experience could include business and industry, employment, community services, education and training, tourism and recreation.
Applicants will be assessed on their ability to make a significant contribution to a board, together with a demonstrated involvement in either the economic or social development of the region.
Applicants must reside within the Mid West. The term of appointment will be between one and three years.
Community Board members will be paid remuneration by way of a sitting fee as determined by the Minister in consultation with the Public Sector Commissioner.
A Board member is not eligible for remuneration (other than reimbursements for travel expenses in accordance with the Premier’s Circular 2021/02) if they are:
- On the public payroll, including all current full-time State, Commonwealth and local government employees; Members of Parliament; current and retired judicial officers (except magistrates); and current non-academic employees of public academic institutions.
- A former Member of Parliament where less than 12 months has passed since sitting in Parliament.
For the purpose of calculating sitting fees, a full day is defined as over four hours and a part day is less than four hours.
Potential candidates are encouraged to familiarise themselves with our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and the WA Regional Development Framework.
Complete the Board Nomination Form and forward with your CV to the Executive Officer to the Board on ea_mwdc@mwdc.wa.gov.au.
Nominations close on 6 April 2025.