Independent Director - AMPC

The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) is the specialist research, development, and marketing body for the red meat processing industry in Australia. AMPC runs programs of activity that are funded by processor levy funds, private contributions, and the Australian Government.

Our purpose is to enable Australia to build the most competitive, profitable, and sustainable red meat processing industry and to drive world class innovation, adoption and strategic policy development through genuine partnerships built on trust.

The AMPC board of directors is committed to governance systems that enhance performance and ensure that AMPC is operating according to accountability provisions of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act and in accordance with its Constitution and Statutory Funding Agreement with the Commonwealth Government
  
SELECTION CRITERIA
AMPC is seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following skills categories:

• Governance, risk, and compliance
• Finance, accounting, and audit
• Human resources
• R&D, innovation, and technology
• Commercialisation, adoption of R&D, and technology transfer
• Product promotion and marketing (including communications)
• Exports, and domestic and export market development
• Meat processing industry knowledge, including plant and livestock management and animal welfare
• Public policy and administration

The AMPC board must demonstrate collective expertise across the skills outlined, and accordingly the balance of skills across the entire board will be considered during the selection process.

Prospective candidates applying will need to include their CV and a short statement addressing one or more skill areas listed above.

Completed applications should be forwarded to our advising consultants Pacific Search Partners via email at [email protected] 
Applications close on 1 November 2026.