Location: Australia-wide
Applications close 4 August 2026
LiveCorp is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee, governed by an independent skills-based board, and with approximately 37 members. The board provides strategic oversight, ensures effective governance and risk management, and supports the organisation in delivering outcomes aligned with its purpose: investing in research and development and marketing to provide knowledge, advice, services and support to enable a resilient and high-performing livestock export industry.
LiveCorp is seeking one independent Non-Executive Director to join its Board as part of its planned renewal and succession process. The Director will contribute independent judgement, governance oversight and strategic guidance, working collectively with fellow Directors to ensure LiveCorp is well governed and delivering outcomes aligned to its purpose.
The appointment is subject to election by LiveCorp members at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 5 November 2026. The successful candidate will serve an initial three-year term, subject to re-appointment in accordance with the LiveCorp Constitution.
This is a remunerated position. Directors are paid fees in accordance with Board-approved remuneration arrangements, inclusive of superannuation. Reasonable travel, accommodation and ancillary expenses are reimbursed.
The Board is seeking candidates who can contribute in one or more of the following areas:
Strong connection to and understanding of the live export industry and its stakeholders
Strong commercial experience, especially within the live export or wider agricultural industries
Experience working with governments and with regulatory frameworks
Experience in community and stakeholder trust
Candidates will bring:
Board or senior executive leadership experience
Strong corporate governance knowledge and understanding of directors' duties
Strategic thinking and the ability to navigate complex operating environments
Ideally / desirably, risk management expertise, including emerging and non-financial risks
Experience working effectively with diverse stakeholders in member-based organisations
As a member of the Board, the Director will contribute to:
Setting and overseeing LiveCorp's strategic direction, priorities and performance measures
Ensuring compliance with LiveCorp's Constitution, Board Charter, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and other legal and regulatory obligations
Oversight of financial sustainability, budgets, financial reporting and audit processes
Oversight of LiveCorp's risk management framework, including strategic, operational, financial, reputational and compliance risks
Promoting a culture of integrity, accountability and ethical conduct, including on animal welfare standards
Maintaining constructive relationships with LiveCorp members, levy payers, government agencies, research institutions and industry bodies
Representing LiveCorp externally when requested, in line with Board-approved protocols
The role requires an estimated commitment of approximately 15–20 days per annum, inclusive of preparation for and attendance at Board and committee meetings, travel, strategy sessions and stakeholder engagement. The Board typically meets five times per year, with meetings held virtually and face-to-face in Sydney and at locations around Australia.
Directors must comply with their statutory and fiduciary duties under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and applicable common law, including acting in good faith and in LiveCorp's best interests, avoiding conflicts of interest, and holding a valid Director Identification Number (DIN).
A full position description is available here. To make a submission please provide the following to companysecretary@livecorp.com.au
A current non-executive director resume (maximum three pages preferred)
A cover letter outlining the skills and experience you would bring to the role in relation to the selection criteria
Please note only Australian-based candidates will be considered
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