Busselton Jetty Board Member Expression of Interest
We invite expressions of interest for the positions of Non-Executive Director of the Board of Management. These positions will be open for election at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity for local individuals with a passion for community, governance and strategic leadership to contribute to the continued success and direction of the Busselton Jetty Inc. organisation.
About Busselton Jetty Inc (BJI)
The operation of the Busselton Jetty is managed by a community run not for profit organisation, Busselton Jetty Inc, governed by a professional Board of Management.
Formed in October 1987 as the Busselton Jetty Preservation Committee, Busselton Jetty Inc has been successfully raising funds and implementing initiatives for the Jetty since then. Without the dedication and passion of this voluntary committee and its community members, the Jetty would not be the tourism icon that it is today.
The Busselton Jetty Board of Management comprises 8 Non-Executive Directors all with various skill sets to oversee the governance of Busselton Jetty Inc. The Board is elected at the AGM each year for 2-year terms, rotating 4 members each year.
About the Role
An independent skills-based Board is responsible to the Association and is the primary decision-making committee of a governance framework modelled on current best practice. BJI encourages applications from individuals with some of the following skills and attributes for the election of Directors to the Board at the AGM in October 2025. It should be noted that current Board Members are eligible to renominate.
Who can Nominate?
To be eligible for nomination, a person must be a financial (Ordinary) member of the Busselton Jetty Inc. To become a member you can complete the membership form found here. If you are not currently an ordinary member of BJI, you must apply, pay the membership fee and be approved at the August 28 2025 Board meeting.
The BJI Constitution requires at least 28 days’ notice before the Annual General Meeting for written notice of nominations to the Board of Management which means nominations must be received by close of business 17 September 2025.
The Board has identified a range of useful skills and personal attributes that is sought amongst potential candidates, these are outlined below. It is suggested they be addressed in a Nominee Statement which will be circulated to members prior to the Annual General Meeting, where the election will occur.
Nominees must certify that they are eligible to be a Board of Management member in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 in terms of Section 39.
The Australian Charities and Not-for profits Commission also requires Busselton Jetty Inc prospective Board Members to confirm they are not disqualified under Governance Standard 4.
Busselton Jetty Inc encourages people with the following skills to apply:
- Corporate Governance/Legal understanding;
- Strategic Planning;
- Financial Management;
- Risk Management/WHS Act;
- Marketing and Information Technology/Information systems;
- Business acumen including Retail knowledge;
- Education and/or Environment programs especially Marine based.
- Community and Stakeholder engagement;
- Tourism/Food and Beverage Hospitality/Trade;
- Engineering/Asset Management
A modest Honorarium is paid to Board Members with the option to donate back to the Busselton Jetty Environment Foundation (BJEF). The Board meets monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month from 3pm to 6pm and there is an expectation to attend Member meetings where possible on the third Thursday of each month, as well as Working Group meetings as required.
BJI seeks experienced candidates that will value add to the organisation in a variety of ways, some may value add through contributing more time and some with more skills. BJI actively encourages diversity on the Board and throughout the organisation.
To express your interest and/or find out further information please contact the CEO Lisa Shreeve on (08) 9754 0900.
