Independent Board Delegate (First Nations) Opportunity

• Have you ever considered being on a Victorian Catchment Authority Management Board?
• Do you live in and love West Gippsland’s catchment?
• Would you like to get involved in their management and care?

Then this development opportunity may be for you!

We are currently seeking an Independent Board Delegate (First Nations) to join the current Board of Directors. The Delegate will provide perspectives and advocacy for natural resource management issues important to our community.

About the opportunity:

Interested in making a difference and creating a better natural environment? Why not get involved as our Independent Board Delegate where your greatly valued perspective as a younger person will help shape and achieve Natural Resource Management outcomes.

The up to two-year role would enable the successful applicant to develop the skills and experience to be a candidate for a full directorship within the natural resource management sector. The appointment will provide you the opportunity to develop your skills in the areas of strategic planning, managing risk, governance and overseeing the operations of the organisation.

Previous Board experience is not a requirement, and younger applicants are encouraged to apply. This development opportunity will come with the appropriate induction, support, development training, and mentorship in line with the successful applicant’s experience.

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

Next steps:

If you are interested in learning more about what we do, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are interested in the opportunity to recruitment@wgcma.vic.gov.au by 5pm Monday 30 November 2026.

So, we can learn more about you, we encourage you to address the Key Selection Criteria, outlined in the Position Description under Item ‘E’.

If you have any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Madelyn Brand, Organisational Development Lead on (03) 5175 7839.

At WGCMA, we share a commitment to value and embrace diversity in all forms; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, orientation, ability or thinking style.

If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons please contact Madelyn Brand, Organsiational Development Lead on 03 5175 7839 or madelynb@wgcma.vic.gov.au.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the region, the Gunaikurnai, the Bunurong, the Boonwurrung and the Wurundjeri Peoples and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.