Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited (Hort Innovation) is the grower-owned Research & Development Corporation (RDC) for Australia’s horticulture industry. Through investment in research, development, marketing and trade initiatives, Hort Innovation helps to advance Australia’s $18.4 billion horticulture sector, building a prosperous and sustainable future for growers.
Working in partnership with growers, government, and leading Australian & international research, technology, and consumer strategy experts, Hort Innovation annually invests more than $180m in programs funded by grower levies, Australian Government contributions, and co-investment from industry and external partners.
Hort Innovation’s Director Nomination Committee (DNC) is now inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates seeking to join the Board. Two roles will be filled via election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in November, with the casual vacancy being filled by Board appointment.
Hort Innovation’s skills-based board is comprised of nine Non-Executive Directors. In line with the Board Skills Matrix, applications are NOW invited from candidates with expertise in the following broadened skill areas, particularly with respect to an agricultural setting:
- Finance, accounting & audit
- Export, market development & market access
- Public policy & administration
- Technology & digital transformation
- Promotion, marketing & communications
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Strategy, Leadership & Business Management
- Horticulture Production / Supply Chain
- Research & Development & Applied Innovation
- Investment Evaluation & Funds Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- People & Culture
As members of the Hort Innovation team, Directors need to have a strong commitment to values-led leadership, fostering a culture of respect, integrity and transparency.
For further information on Hort Innovation, please refer to www.horticulture.com.au
To access an application pack, please refer to the link https://www.rimfireresources.com.au/hort-innovation
or contact Mick Hay or Katrina Conlon at Rimfire Resources on 1300 380 701.
Applications via www.rimfireresources.com.au by close of business Monday 27 July 2026.
