Lead the Future: 2025 RDA Tasmania Chair

Tasmania Chair Position – Regional Development Australia

The Hon Kristy McBain MP, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, has announced new Funding Agreements for all Regional Development Australia (RDA) Boards/Committees. These agreements, running from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030, will provide vital support for regional development across Australia.

In line with these agreements, the RDA Tasmania Chair position is open for reappointment.

As Chair, you will lead the strategic direction of RDA Tasmania, ensuring the delivery of outcomes that foster regional economic development and actively driving initiatives and partnerships to unlock economic growth opportunities.

The position requires a proactive leader passionate about Tasmania’s regional development, ready to engage with stakeholders and deliver impactful results.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in Tasmania’s future, consider applying for this leadership opportunity. 

For further information and to apply please follow here.

Successful applicants will commence in their role from 1 April 2025. 

Applicants will need to respond to selection criteria, based on the RDA Charter, which addresses the requirements of the role. 

Read more about RDA Chairs here: Better Practice Guide (BPG) PDF: 1.24 MB.

Persons interested in applying should refer to the RDA Chair Information Pack PDF: 254 KB. This contains all of the information needed to make an informed decision about applying for a position.

Applications close on Monday 23 December, 5pm local time.

The department will advise of the application outcomes in due course.