Current vacancy
Chair – Policy Council
Sheep Producers Australia is seeking a highly capable and respected industry leader to Chair its Policy Council.
This is a strategic governance role responsible for leading the Council’s policy development process, ensuring robust, evidence-based advice that reflects the priorities of Australian sheep producers. The Chair will guide discussions, build consensus across diverse perspectives, and ensure the Council operates with discipline, transparency and impact. The policy council provides a core role in advising SPA and what policy it should adopt on behalf of industry.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the Policy Council with a clear focus on its scope, purpose and strategic objectives
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Chair meetings, ensuring structured, productive and outcome-focused discussions
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Work with the Secretariat to set agendas, schedule meetings and oversee accurate minutes
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Facilitate respectful and constructive debate, including mediating differing views
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Guide the Council toward clear positions and summarise consensus outcomes
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Ensure agreed decisions are upheld and not re-opened without formal review
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Enable all members to actively contribute to decision-making
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Oversee voting processes and exercise proxy votes where authorised
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Provide strategic input and advice to the Secretariat on priorities and operations
About You
You are a credible and experienced leader with a strong understanding of the Australian agricultural industry and its policy landscape. You bring:
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Demonstrated experience chairing boards, committees or advisory groups
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Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
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The ability to navigate complex issues and build consensus
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Sound judgement and a commitment to good governance
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Strategic thinking with a focus on practical outcomes for industry
Why Join
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping national policy positions for the sheep industry, contributing to the long-term sustainability, profitability and resilience of Australian producers.
How to Apply
Please submit a brief expression of interest outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Please email applications to Rachel Cofrancesco
Applications close 1st June 2026
Sheep Producers Australia works daily to ensure a productive, profitable and sustainable industry.
This is achieved through Sheep Producers Australia’s Policy Council and Board, working with members, service providers, government and many other partners. Sheep Producers Australia is the voice on issues that affect sheep production businesses.
If you are interested in working with Sheep Producers Australia please send through your CV and a one page cover letter on your experience and interest in supporting the work of the organisation to admin@sheepproducers.com.au for future opportunities
Twenty8 National and LambEx are currently recruiting, visit www.28national.com.au/recruitment for opportunities.
Vision
An Australian Sheep industry leading the world in the quality of our products, excellence in animal and environmental care and capability of our producers.
Purpose
To provide strategic leadership for Australia’s sheep industry that supports a productive, profitable, and sustainable future.
Sheep Producers Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land in all states and territories on which we work. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging, and honour their history, cultures, and traditions of storytelling.