Contribute to the success of the Australian grape and wine sector
High profile governance roles for a multi-faceted Australian statutory authority 
Skills-based board

Australian wine is a unique, high-quality valued added product, enjoyed in over 100 markets around the world. Wine Australia is the Australian grape and wine sector’s statutory body for research and innovation, marketing and regulation.   

We help foster and encourage profitable, resilient, and sustainable Australian winegrape and wine businesses by investing in research and innovation (R&I), building markets, disseminating market information and knowledge, encouraging adoption and ensuring compliance through our regulatory functions.

Wine Australia works closely with representative organisations, wine sector bodies and research partners to support the long-term success of the Australian grape and wine community.

The positions require Directors who will bring integrity, demonstrated honesty, and a track record of acting in good faith and the ability to act in the best interests of the entirety of the Australian grape and wine sector.

We are seeking applicants for non-executive director positions for a term of up to three years. Applicants shall embrace the role of governance and must be able to demonstrate expertise and/or extensive experience in one or more of the following domains, with particular emphasis on areas highlighted in bold:

• research, innovation, and portfolio management
• research, extension, and adoption
• grapegrowing
• winemaking 
• market access and diversification
• market development, sustainability, and strategy 
• regional economic development 
• finance and technology
• stakeholder engagement and communications
• export regulation
• government policy processes
• statutory authority governance; and
• business management, audit, and risk.

Applicants are asked to provide career and personal details (three page maximum including a brief and current CV/bio), addressing those areas from the list above in which they have specific skills and experience. Other relevant skills and experience should also be noted. Board experience and AICD qualifications will be very highly regarded. Remuneration and allowances for directors are prescribed by the Australian Government Remuneration Tribunal. 

Applications should be addressed to Rebekah Richardson, Presiding Member, Wine Australia Selection Committee via Davidson Executive by May 19th, 2024.

Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Christopher Hughes on 0431 861 230 or Jodi Walton on 0401 280 851 from Davidson.