Nomination Form

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) invites nominations from local residents to volunteer for membership of the Bowen and Abbot Point Community Reference Group (CRG).

The purpose of the group is to provide a forum for discussion between NQBP and representatives of the community, stakeholder groups and the local council on issues directly relating to the operation, development and planning within Bowen and Abbot Point.

CRG member responsibilities

As a CRG member, you will be expected to:
  • contribute constructively to CRG discussions;
  • attend meetings a minimum of three times a year; and
  • communicate information to the broader community and/or your interest group.
Are you eligible to join the CRG?

We are looking for local residents or people who are members of a stakeholder group to join the Bowen and Abbot Point CRG including:
  • three (3) community representatives
  • two (2) recreational group representatives (boating, surfing or fishing)
  • one (1) local business representative.
Local community/stakeholder group representative eligibility criteria:
  • Be current residents or landowners within the Whitsunday Local Government Area;
  • Have knowledge and awareness of NQBP and Bowen and Abbot Point;
  • Have awareness of funding opportunities of interest to the local community;
  • Be able to represent and communicate the interests of the local community;
  • Be willing to follow up actions, as relevant; and
  • Be willing to abide by the CRG Code of Conduct.

Employees or contractors of NQBP are not eligible to be appointed as community/stakeholder group representatives.

Nominations close: 5pm Friday 27 September 2024.

To apply read the terms of reference and fill out the nomination form below.

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* 1. Have you read and understood the eligibility criteria and Terms of Reference?

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* 2. Do you meet the eligibility criteria?

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* 3. First Name

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* 4. Last Name

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* 5. Primary Phone Number

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* 6. Primary Email Address

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* 7. Stakeholder group represented and position within the group (if relevant)

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* 8. Address

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* 9. Postal Address (if different from above)

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* 10. Length of Residence in the Bowen area

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* 11. Reason for nomination (up to 250 words)

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* 12. If appointed to the committee, I:
  • Confirm that I am aware of my responsibilities as a community representative on the NQBP Bowen and Abbot Point CRG;
  • Accept that the position is voluntary with no entitlement to remuneration; and
  • Agree to sign and comply with the CRG Terms of Reference

Thank you for submitting your nomination form to join the NQBP Bowen and Abbot Point CRG.

NQBP will contact you within two weeks of the closing date to advise you of the status of your application.

For further information

Please contact NQBP on email bowenwharf@nqbp.com.au.
Privacy statement: North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) adheres to the requirements established by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Information Privacy Act 2019 (Qld). By providing your personal information, you are consenting to NQBP’s use of that information for the purposes of selection of representatives for the Port of Hay Point Community Reference Group. NQBP will not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, subject to legal requirements.

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