Falls Creek is Victoria’s largest alpine resort and a major tourist destination in North-East Victoria.
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The resort is set at altitude ranging from 1210 to 1830 metres and is surrounded by the Alpine National Park. Falls Creek contributes significantly to the economy of the region. The resort’s success impacts upon employment, business returns, investment attraction, and property returns.
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The resort generates significant seasonal employment, particularly in the nearby towns, and provides recreational opportunities and environmental values to both the local and wider community. The report on the Economic Significance of the Australian Alpine Resorts completed by the National Institute of Economic and Industry Research in June 2006 indicated that the Victorian alpine resorts contribute $505 million of additional gross state product and over 6,500 additional annual equivalent employment opportunities.
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Board of Alpine Resorts Tourism Independent Chairperson Brief
(December 2009 – November 2010)
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The Board for Alpine Resorts Tourism (BART) is the key industry body responsible for co-operatively promoting the Victorian Alpine Tourism industry. BART seeks to appoint an independent chairperson to provide leadership and direction for the board in order to achieve the objectives outlined in the BART Strategic Plan.
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Core Objectives
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- To oversee the operation of BART including: meeting procedure, industry representation and corporate governance.
- To be the spokesperson for BART representing the position of the group to Government, the media and the wider tourism industry.
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Core Responsibilities
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It is expected that the Chairperson will:
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- Chair all meetings of BART in an impartial manner that will provide direction and will encourage balanced input from committee members, and will endeavour to ensure that discussions and decisions of the Committee give effect to the aims and objectives of the BART Strategic Plan;
- Remain abreast of all BART initiatives and act as the BART representative, spokesperson and central point of contact for stakeholders;
- Communicate with stakeholders regarding the activities of BART, and oversee the implementation of the BART Strategic Plan in respect of both the written requirements and also the spirit and intent of the Plan, as evidenced by the Plan’s aims and objectives;
- Investigate alternative funding sources for BART, including opportunities with State and Federal Government and private enterprise;
- Endeavour to ensure that BART conducts its business in a professional and ethical manner, and seek clarification if any BART activity to be undertaken is unclear.
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Expected meeting commitments over the next 12 months
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It is expected the Chairperson will chair or represent BART at the following meetings:
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- Chair approximately four BART board meetings (one meeting to be held at an Alpine Resort, remaining meetings in Melbourne).
- Chair approximately two strategy/planning meetings;
- Attend the BART brand campaign launch;
- Attend the annual North East Victoria Tourism Summit;
- Attend the annual Tourism Victoria Chairman’s Forum;
- Attend Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council board meetings (on request).
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Other expectations of the Chair
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Chairperson needs to:
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- Remain contactable by telephone or email on a daily basis for decision making purposes, media presentations, interviews or consultation.
- Attend briefings and meetings with industry associates, regional and local tourism associations and local, state and federal government representatives on request.
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Timeframe
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The appointment is for a twelve month period, with the possibility for extension.
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Remuneration
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Remuneration of $10,000 per annum is offered to cover personal expenses (i.e. travel and time attending meetings).
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