The Marine and Coastal Council provides independent advice on marine and coastal issues. Community engagement is key to the stewardship of Victoria's coastal and marine environments, and priority is given to genuine partnering, and meaningfully engagement with Victoria's Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities.  

The Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change welcomes expressions of interest for up to nine positions for the Marine and Coastal Council. The terms of appointment are due to commence on 1 August 2021 and all positions are paid under agreed Government guidelines.  

If you have experience in one or more of the following you should consider contributing to the Marine and Coastal Council: community engagement; marine conservation, marine ecology, marketing or social media; public entity governance; and sustainable fisheries.  

We welcome people from a diverse range of backgrounds  

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring the diversity of our boards represents the diversity of our communities. Women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, young people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse and intersex people; and rural and regional Victorians are encouraged to apply.  

How to apply:  

You are requested to register an account on the Get on Board, https://getonboard.vic.gov.au site prior to applying online. 

Applicants will have the opportunity to address the key selection criteria and outline relevant qualifications and experience when completing the online application and should view all documents including the position description.  

Applicants are invited to look at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning support modules at www2.delwp.vic.gov.au/boards-and-governance/on-board for its agencies to learn about how DELWP selects its board members and other recommended reading.  

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, please contact us on the details below.  

Applicants with further enquiries or those with difficulties in accessing the documents should contact DELWP using the National Relay Service 133 677 if required or email appointments.lmp@delwp.vic.gov.au  

If you would like further information in addition to what is available on Get on Board, please contact the Land Governance Unit by email at appointments.lmp@delwp.vic.gov.au  

Expressions of Interest close midnight Friday 8 April 2021.  

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