Join us for a special “Meet My Business” after-hours event hosted by the Goondiwindi Chamber of Commerce — and get to know the team behind one of our region’s agencies: the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).
Hear directly from:
🔹 Andrew McConville, Chief Executive, MDBA
🔹 Katrina Tonkin, Executive Director, Business Services & Acting Chief Operating Officer, MDBA
They’ll share:
✅ An overview of the MDBA’s role
✅ Why having a local office in Goondiwindi matters — for the Basin, for our community, and for regional employment
✅ What their teams do locally and how they contribute to sustainable water management across Australia’s most important river system
After a brief presentation, Andrew and Katrina will be available for informal mingling — so please bring your questions, curiosity, and business cards!
This is a unique opportunity to understand how a key national agency operates right here in Goondiwindi — and why keeping skilled professionals working locally is critical for our town’s future.
🍷 Light refreshments provided
🎟️ Free for Chamber Members & Guests welcome (please RSVP)
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and support one of Goondiwindi’s most important anchor employers.
See you there!
Andrew McConville
Chief Executive, Murray–Darling Basin Authority
Andrew McConville commenced as Chief Executive of the MDBA in June 2022. Before joining the MDBA he was the Chief Executive of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association, a position he held since 2019. Andrew worked for more than a decade with Syngenta, one of the world’s leading agribusinesses where he held several senior roles, including the Global Head of External Affairs and Communication based in Basel, Switzerland. Prior to this, Andrew ran his own agribusiness public relations consultancy and worked as Head of Corporate Affairs for Business at the National Australia Bank.
Andrew holds a first-class honours degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of New England and a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Oxford.
Katrina Tonkin
Executive Director, Business Services, Acting Chief Operating Officer
Katrina Tonkin (MDBA) is the Chief Operating Officer at the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA), having joined the organisation in July 2023 as Chief Financial Officer before stepping into her current role in April 2024. With over 20 years of experience in Australian Government agencies, Katrina brings a wealth of expertise in financial stewardship, operational leadership, and organisational transformation.
Katrina holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA). She is passionate about driving transformative change and is known for championing innovative ways of working. Her leadership is grounded in a strong commitment to legislative compliance, integrity, and robust governance.
As Executive Director of Business Services, Katrina oversees a broad portfolio of enabling services including organisational budgeting and sustainability, strategic direction and operational planning, and the delivery of effective, secure ICT capabilities. She also leads the People and Culture team, fostering a healthy and inclusive workplace culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
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