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INAUGURAL BOARD - Advanced Resource Recovery Centre (ARRC)Lead the circular economy revolution Join the inaugural board of ARRC Gold Coast and help shape the future of sustainable waste management.Be part of a groundbreaking initiative that will divert up to 97% of the Citys waste from landfill through one of Australias most advanced resource recovery precincts.The City of Gold Coast (City) is the second largest local government in Australia and is forecast to run out of landfill capacity in the mid 2030s. In response, the City has embarked on the implementation of the Advanced Resource Recovery Centre (ARRC) strategic project.Council voted to establish a Controlled Entity ARRC Gold Coast. The controlled entity will be responsible for the project development, delivery and operations of the ARRC precinct (except for the proposed sewage treatment plant and related assets) and be accountable for the environmental and commercial performance of the assets.Board compositionThe board will have up to four remunerated independent non-executive directors.The board will also be made up of an ex-officio member including the Mayor of the City of Gold Coast, the CEO of the City of Gold Coast, a nominated City of Gold Coast Councilor and an Executive General Manager from within the City of Gold Coast.Board vacanciesThe ARRC inaugural board is seeking up to four non-executive directors.Directors may reside outside of Australia.Term of appointments and commitment2-4 years. Appointments will be staggered to ensure board continuity.Time commitment is estimated at 20-25 days per annumKey selection criteriaDemonstrated skills and experience in one or more of the following essential areas and in the context of an organisation of the size and scale of ARRC:Social responsibilityCommunity impact, human rights and environmental advocacyFinancial & Legal AcumenFinance/project finance background (debt/equity, potentially international)Legal/commercial expertise (contractual/litigation experience and legal qualifications)International experience or presencePlanning and approvals experienceProblem-solving under pressure; ability to revive stalled dealsGlobal & Sectoral PerspectiveStrong Australian and global network and contactsSector expertise: Healthcare, IT, Engineering, Waste, Logistics, MiningInnovation, Academic & Industry ExpertiseExperience leading in the circular economyBroad innovation expertise (technical, operational, strategic)Academic networks and university connections (e.g., global institutions)Strong industry knowledge: policy, regulation, local government, waste value chainHow to applyTo submit your expression of interest, visit: are required to provide the following documents as part of their application:current non-executive director resume (preference is for maximum of three pages)cover letter stating what skills and experience they believe they can bring to the role given the selection criteriaEOI closes on Monday 2 June 2025 at 10amFor further information, please reach out to vanessa.jolly@directorsaustralia.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr