The Organisation

ABRI is at the forefront of livestock breeding technology, delivering leading-edge, data-driven solutions that enhance the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of the global agricultural industry. With over 50 years’ experience, ABRI is a leading provider of innovative AgTech products, software services, and technology solutions, including BREEDPLAN Genetic Evaluation.

Their objectives include improving genetic gain rates to help a global network of breed societies and producers meet value-chain demands. To meet the industry’s future needs, ABRI is committed to a people-led, technology-driven modernisation process.

ABRI is a company limited by guarantee registered with ASIC and a controlled entity of the University of New England (UNE).

The Role

The Agricultural Business Research Institute (herein ‘ABRI’) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and values-aligned Directors to fill two Non-Executive Director vacancies on the Board in 2026.

To be eligible for the ABRI Director Role, you will need to:

• • acknowledge and agree to follow the ABRI Board Code of Conduct and other ABRI policies (provided on appointment);

  • not be named on the ASIC banned and disqualified list;

  • sign a fit and proper person statutory declaration (to be provided);

  • disclose to the Chair and or Company Secretary any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest at least annually and as conflicts arise;

  • provide a valid Director Information Number issued by Australian Business Registry Services;

  • confirm your Consent to Act as a Director (form to be provided); and

  • Acknowledge and sign a Letter of Appointment as a Director (to be provided).

  • You may also be asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement during this process.

Commitment

• • The ABRI Board will typically meet 6 times per year, with at least one meeting held face to face (usually in Armidale NSW) and convene for up to two Strategy Days p.a.

  • Board Members are invited to serve on one of two Board Committees, which will generally meet 4 or 5 times per year.

Remuneration
ABRI Directors are entitled to a modest remuneration payment for this role, currently set at $8,000 p.a. ABRI will also either book directly or reimburse Directors for approved board related travel and associated expenses.

Selection Criteria

ABRI is seeking expressions of interest from prospective Directors whose experience and capabilities can complement and augment those of the current Board.

1. Essential capabilities and attributes required by all Directors include:

• • a) a strong alignment with ABRI’s purpose and mission,

  • b) personal attributes including strong integrity, independent judgement, strategic insight, and collaborative behaviour,

  • c) strong financial literacy, and

  • d) understanding of the role of governance and director’s duties’ supplemented by strong Board-level experience.

2. Additional focus areas for the current Board recruitment include one or more of the following capabilities:

• • a) practical experience in beef cattle breeding enterprises using genetic evaluation (i.e. BREEDPLAN),

  • b) strong experience and track record in technology-enabled transformational change and strategic innovation, and

  • c) financial sustainability leadership.

ABRI welcomes a diversity of backgrounds among its board (including, but not limited to, gender, culture, international qualifications, and geographic location).