Details below for Expressions of Interest for:
- Forthcoming vacancies on the Gippsland Lakes Coordinating Committee
- External Independent Member, Communications and Engagement Board Sub-Committee
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Forthcoming vacancies on the Gippsland Lakes Coordinating Committee
The Minister for Water is seeking expressions of interest for up to five community member positions and one independent chairperson. The terms of appointment for members will be up to three years.
The committee provides advice to the Minister for Water on environmental issues and priorities within the Gippsland Lakes and its catchment. The committee generally meets quarterly for a full day and members attend functions and events when available.
Community applicants are being sought from the following fields:
- Up to three community members with knowledge in waterway management, natural resource management, environmental science or conservation
- A Traditional Owner with knowledge of Gippsland Lakes values
- A current member of a local recreational water user group with an interest in the Gippsland Lakes.
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.
The Victorian Government’s Women on Boards commitment has been in effect since 2015 and is ensuring that all public boards have no less than 50 per cent women.
Applicants from rural and regional Victoria are encouraged to apply.
All applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Waterway management – Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the waterway management issues in the Gippsland Lakes and the relevant strategies;
- Environment or natural resources management – Demonstrated understanding of the key strategic issues and risks in dealing with environmental or natural resource management challenges for the Gippsland Lakes;
- Water resource management and the water industry – Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the water industry and water resource management in the catchment;
- Community engagement – An ability to build partnerships with the community and a strong commitment to consult with stakeholders and partners in the catchment;
- Public administration and corporate governance – An understanding of the roles, duties and governance obligations of Ministerial Advisory Committees and the ability to effectively undertake these responsibilities; and
- Demonstrated recent experience in working in collaborative programs with other groups and individuals.
How to apply:
Applicants are required to register an account on the Join a Public Board website (https://www.boards.vic.gov.au/) prior to applying online.
All applications must be made through the Join a Public Board website Committee Member Gippsland Lakes Coordinating Committee | boards.vic.gov.au
Applicants will have the opportunity to address the key selection criteria and outline relevant qualifications and experience when completing the online application.
Applicants should view all documents provided on the Join a Public Board website prior to applying.
Applicants are invited to look at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) support modules at (https://www2.delwp.vic.gov.au/boards-and-governance/on-board) for its agencies to learn about how DEECA selects its board members and other recommended reading.
You do not have to disclose any personal information if you do not want to, but it can help us understand how we can support you through the recruitment process and beyond.
We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, from rural and regional Victoria, LGBTIQ+ or a young person, aged 25 years old or less.
If you identify as any of the above, we would welcome the opportunity to contact you and discuss how we can support you through the recruitment process. We can also offer flexible arrangements, including online interviews and personalised scheduling options.
Sharing this information will help you access support should you need it and will also help us to better understand the impact of our work.
Applicants with further enquiries or those with difficulties in accessing the documents should contact East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority on 0477 444 863.
Expressions of Interest close midnight on Wednesday, 5 March 2025.
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Expression of Interest – External Independent Member, Communications and Engagement Board Sub-Committee
Expressions of Interest are sought from suitably qualified and experienced people to join the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority’s Communications and Engagement Board Sub-Committee (Committee) as an external independent member.
Communications and Engagement Board Sub-Committee
The Committee is a sub-committee of the Board.
The Committee’s primary responsibility is to oversee and advise the Board on matters of Authority communications and engagement. In fulfilling its responsibilities and within the context of the Terms of Reference, the Committee will advise the Board of opportunities to improve the performance of the Authority.
Applicants should have the following knowledge and skills:
- Corporate communications
- Stakeholder engagement
- Partnership development
- Marketing
Independence of the Communications and Engagement Board Sub-Committee Member
An essential feature of an effective Sub-committee is independence from management – this will assist in mitigating any influencing of the work and oversight of the committee.
Relationships that may be seen to impair a Committee member’s independence and render a candidate ineligible include:
- current or previous employment by the Authority or having been a non-executive Board director after ceasing to hold such employment;
- receipt of material consulting, advisory or contractual relationship with the Authority; or
- any interest and any business or other relationship which could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with the person’s ability to act in the best interests of the Authority.
Remuneration
External Independent Committee members will receive a fixed attendance fee for each meeting attended in accordance with State Government guidelines.
All appointees are eligible to be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses such as travelling, accommodation, meals and other incidental expenses associated with attendance at meetings, overnight absence from home or absence from the normal work location in the course of field duties.
Timeframe
An appointment will be made by the Authority for a 3 year term with the external independent member expected to attend 4-5 meetings each year with further meetings called if required.
Applications
If you would like a copy of the Committee’s Terms of Reference or if you have an enquiry about the role please contact Bec Hemming on 5152 1184.
Please submit a written expression of interest clearly demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the role, together with a detailed CV.
Applications close: 5pm, Friday 7 March 2025.
Please submit your application to:
Email: hr@egcma.com.au
Subject: Audit and Risk – Expression of Interest
Late applications will not be considered.
