Expressions of Interest are sought for the upcoming vacancies on the Recreational Fishing Saltwater Trust Expenditure Committee (RFSTEC) and the Recreational Fishing Freshwater Trust Expenditure Committee (RFFTEC).

RFSTEC:

• Chairperson
• Region 1 Qld to Evans Head
• Region 2 Evans Head to Woolgoolga
• Region 3 Woolgoolga to Port Macquarie
• Region 4 Port Macquarie to Seal Rocks
• Region 5 Seal Rocks to The Entrance
• Region 6 The Entrance to Wollongong
• Region 7 Wollongong to Narooma
• Region 8 Narooma to Victoria
• NSW recreational fishing organisation representative/s

RFFTEC:

• Chairperson
• Region 1 North Coast
• Region 2 Central Coast
• Region 3 South Coast
• Region 4 North inner west
• Region 5 Central inner west
• Region 6 South inner west
• Region 7 North west
• Region 8 South west
• NSW recreational fishing organisation representative/s

The primary role of RFSTEC and RFFTEC is to review applications for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts and provide advice to the Recreational Fishing NSW Advisory Council. Members are paid a sitting fee, travel and accommodation expenses and are appointed for terms of up to three years.

Member essential selection criteria

• Knowledge and experience in the recreational fishing sector.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and government, including capacity to consult with and reliably communicate the views of the recreational fishing sector.
• Capacity to undertake required duties, including reading and other preparation for meetings and willingness to travel to attend three meetings per year, generally in Sydney.
• An understanding of issues facing the recreational fishing sector/fisheries resources in NSW.

Chairperson essential selection criteria

• Experience as a Chair or facilitator with demonstrated capacity to lead others.
• Understanding of natural resource management and fisheries management.
• Ability to summarise committee discussion information, and where appropriate, formulate advice and make decisions in a professional and effective manner.
• Knowledge of recreational fishing activities.

Expressions of interest should include a cover letter (no more than one page) and a resume detailing the position you are applying for, your experience and knowledge relevant to the position and sent to:

Email: recreational.fishingtrust@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Or post:

Recreational Fishing Trust

Executive Officer (Confidential)

NSW DPI

PO Box 4291

Coffs Harbour Jetty NSW 2450

Closing date for applications: 18 November 2022

For further information, view the Terms of Reference or contact the Trust Executive Officer on (02) 6691 9675 or email: recreational.fishingtrust@dpi.nsw.gov.au