• Opportunity to guide the strategic direction of NSW’s largest holiday park group
• Contributing to sustainable regional communities and local economies
• 2 board positions for a 5-year term, and 2 board positions for a 2.5-year term.

 

About the organisations

Crown Lands and Public Spaces
Crown Lands and Public Spaces is a division of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The Crown land estate is large and diverse and includes land, coastal areas, waterways, built assets and community infrastructure. Crown Lands works to manage Crown land on behalf of the public to benefit the community and plays a central role in a changing and thriving NSW.

Crown land is managed either directly by the Department or via a network of professional and volunteer land managers. Crown land is managed for a number of purposes for the benefit of the whole community, including accelerating the realisation of Aboriginal land rights and native title in partnership with Aboriginal people.

Crown land 2031 is a 10-year strategy that establishes the strategic directions and provide a clear pathway for managing Crown land over the next 10 years. It will activate Crown land to grow tourism, support community groups, boost regional economies, advance Aboriginal interests, and provide more open space.

 

Reflections Holidays
NSW Crown Holiday Parks Land Manager, trading as Reflections Holidays, operates 41 holiday parks and campgrounds on behalf of the people of New South Wales.

 

Reflections Holidays was appointed and established in 2013 under the Crown Land Management Act 2016, to manage 23,000 acres of holiday parks and reserves on Crown land across regional NSW.

Reflections Holidays currently manages an asset value of more than $500 million. The organisation employs a Chief Executive Officer and 460 employees across the state.

 

Operating on highly valued public land, Reflections Holidays is responsible for balancing the unique social, economic, environmental, and cultural character of the portfolio.

 

NSW Crown Holiday Park Land Manager Board
NSW Crown Holiday Park Land Manager board members provide oversight to govern the strategic direction and financial management of NSW’s largest holiday park group, Reflections Holidays. The board guides decision making that contributes to sustainable regional communities and local economies.

 

Board positions and term

We are recruiting 4 positions to the board.

The structure and tenure of the positions will be:
• 2 board positions for a 5-year term, and
• 2 board positions for a 2.5-year term.

It is anticipated members will start the appointment term on 1 May 2025.

 

Board member requirements and remuneration
Board members will be expected to attend up to 7 board meetings per year and undertake roles on the board’s sub-committees. Board members are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the Reserve Manager code of conduct. Further information about the role is available in the Candidate Information Pack.

Board members are paid in accordance with the Public Service Commissions Classification and Remuneration Framework for NSW Government Bodies and Committees and the NSW Government Boards and Committees Guidelines (the Guidelines). The annual remuneration for board members is $35,000 (exclusive of superannuation).

Reimbursement of expenses (including out of pocket travelling expenses) is paid in line with NSW Government policy. Travelling time is not remunerated. Please refer to the Guidelines for details.

 

Candidates

About you

To be successful in one of these roles, you must demonstrate:

• Understanding and/or experience of the roles and responsibilities of company and/or Government boards and board members.
• Strong collaborative decision making and working style.
• Expertise in at least one of the following essential areas:

• Asset/Property Management and Development
• Community Relations and Stakeholder Engagement (including Cultural)
• Government Relations
• Marketing and Communications
• Strategic Leadership, Negotiation and Commercial Solution Brokerage
• Hotels and Hospitality Operations Management
• An Interest in Caravaning, Camping and Outdoor Adventure.

 

We believe in equal opportunities for all individuals, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

 

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the Meritos and must include a brief cover letter, highlighting your experience and suitability for the role, and a copy of your resume.

 

Applications close at 5 pm on Thursday, 12 December 2024

 

Contacts

To arrange a confidential, non-mandatory conversation regarding the roles, please contact Chris Morrison from Meritos on 02 8000 7121 or email hello@meritos.com.au

 

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

 

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn