the opportunity

The Minister for Environment is seeking expressions of interest and applications for positions across the following Environment portfolio entity boards (or equivalent), for the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) board: 

• Alpine Resorts Victoria
• Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust
• Environment Protection Authority
• Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
• Marine and Coastal Council
• National Parks Advisory Council
• Parks Victoria
• Phillip Island Nature Parks Board of Management Inc.
• Scientific Advisory Committee
• Sustainability Victoria
• Victorian Environmental Assessment Council
• Working Heritage Inc.
• Zoological Parks and Gardens Board 

Applicants will be shortlisted based on their skills, experience or knowledge in relation to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description for each entity.

We encourage applications from women, people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living in rural and regional Victoria. 

You do not have to disclose any personal information if you do not want to, but it can help us understand the extent to which we are achieving our board composition objectives, and how we can support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request. 

What you need to apply: 

Applicants are required to register an account on the Join a Public Board website at boards.vic.gov.au prior to applying online. 

Applicants are invited to look at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) support modules at deeca.vic.gov.au/boards-and-governance/on-board for its agencies to learn about how DEECA selects its board members and other recommended reading. 

If you need any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process or have difficulty in accessing the documents contact DEECA by email [email protected], using the subject line: Board Roles - Environment Portfolio Entities enquiry via EthicalJobs,  or by calling on (03) 8508 1435, using the National Relay Service 133 677 if required. 

Please click Apply Now to submit your interest.