Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) - Chair

Applications are sought for the part-time position of Chair of the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) for a term of up to three years. 

About CRDC

CRDC invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) outcomes for the Australian cotton industry. It is a partnership between the Commonwealth Government and cotton growers, established to support the sustainable future of cotton through innovation, collaboration and adoption. CRDC's investments support an industry that makes a significant contribution to Australia's economy and regional communities.

CRDC is a statutory rural research and development corporation (RDC) established by the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act). The position is a statutory appointment made by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under subsection 17(1) of the PIRD Act.

Currently the CRDC has a board, consisting of a part-time Chair and six part-time non-executive directors, appointed by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and a full-time Managing Director, appointed by the other board members.

Role of the Chair

The CRDC Chair has primary responsibility for steering the corporation toward fulfilling its responsibilities and stimulating positive board dynamics. 

The role of the CRDC Chair is to:

• lead the CRDC board and work with the CRDC executive to ensure compliance with statutory obligations and deliver on CRDC’s purpose

• guide CRDC’s investment in RD&E according to government and industry priorities and other policy direction, ensuring the investment provides value to industry

• consult and communicate with government, industry representative organisations, and other stakeholders

• seek opportunities to work collaboratively with other RDCs and participate in the Council of Rural RDCs Chairs meetings

• maintain strong governance practices with regular reviews, including periodic review of the board’s functioning and performance.

For further information on the CRDC please visit www.crdc.com.au.

Remuneration

Remuneration and allowances for the CRDC Chair are prescribed by the Australian Government Remuneration Tribunal (Remuneration and Allowances for Holders of Part-Time Public Office) Determination 2026. 

The current determination sets remuneration at $69,080 per year for the part-time position and provides for Tier 2 travel allowances.