01 Feb 2018

RISSB Board Appointments and Opportunities

RISSB is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Paul Lowney (Arc Infrastructure) to the RISSB Board. Paul joined the Board in January 2018 as Industry Director – Network Managers/Owners representing the interests of the RIMs. Paul replaces long-standing Board member, Tim Ryan, who stepped down in December.  The RISSB Board filled the vacancy in accordance with the RISSB Constitution, and Paul will serve out the remainder of Tim’s term, which expires in November 2019.

Members will have the opportunity to confirm Paul’s appointment at the AGM in November this year. RISSB would like to thank Tim for his great contribution to RISSB and the rail industry throughout Australia.

Further to Paul’s appointment to the Board, RISSB is now seeking to appoint an Independent Director to work with RISSB as it builds on its successes of the past twelve months, and implements its 2017-2022 Strategic Plan.

The RISSB Board comprises an Independent Chair, up to two Independent Directors and four Industry Directors one each representing a segment of the rail industry – Network Managers/Owners, Freight Operators, Passenger Operators and Rail Suppliers and Contractors.

If you believe you have the required skills and experience, please read the Expression of Interest  and submit an application by Friday, 23 February 2018.

If would like to have a confidential discussion about the position or obtain a Position Description, please contact RISSB Company Secretary, Kirk Alber, on (02) 6270 4528.