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Honeybee R&D Advisory Committee

The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) is calling for applications from interested people to apply for positions on the Honeybee Research and Development Advisory Committee.

The committee consists of persons with a range of skills and experience in the research, production, processing and marketing sectors of industry together with a representative of the Corporation. The committee provides recommendations on the allocation of research and development contributions (comprising industry levies and Commonwealth matching) to the RIRDC Board.

The advisory committee is expected to consult with industry bodies and participants to evaluate the requirements for research and development, to prepare a research and development strategic plan for the industry which is reviewed annually and to monitor and evaluate the impact of research and development projects.

Applicants should note that RIRDC program committee guidelines generally preclude members of the executive of a national industry association from being a member of a RIRDC advisory committee. A joint industry/RIRDC selection process has been established to choose the committee members.

Written applications, outlining your skills and relevant experience, should be forwarded by Monday 31 May 2009 to:

Honeybee Program
Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
PO Box 4776
KINGSTON ACT 2604

If you require further information about these positions or the Honeybee Program phone the Honeybee Program Coordinator on (02) 6271 4132.

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