ACT and Region Catchment Management Coordination Group - Member | Part-time Temporary

Closes: 10 September 2026

Classification: Board/Committee/Council
Position No: ACT and Region Catchment Management Coordination Group
Directorate: Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 August 2026
Contact Officer: Sam Axelsen on CoordinationGroupSecretariat@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 5652

Expressions of Interest: ACT and Region Catchment Management Coordination Group

The ACT and Region Catchment Management Coordination Group (the Coordination Group) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment as a member of the Group, with the opportunity to be considered for appointment as Chair.

The Coordination Group is a statutory advisory body established under the Water Resources Act 2007 (ACT). Its primary function is to provide strategic advice to the Minister responsible for water resources and the Office of Water (through the Director-General, ACT City and Environment Directorate) on water resource and catchment management matters affecting the ACT region.

About the Appointment

Members of the Coordination Group contribute their expertise, professional judgement and leadership to support informed decision-making on water resource and catchment management issues across the ACT region.

The successful applicant may also be considered for appointment as Chair of the Coordination Group, subject to the relevant appointment process. Applicants should therefore demonstrate strong leadership and governance capability, together with proven stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills. Experience building consensus and fostering productive collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups will be highly regarded.

Further information regarding the responsibilities and requirements of the appointment is available in the Position Description.

Appointments will be made for a term of three (3) years, commencing on the day following notification of appointment.

Who Should Apply

The ACT Government invites EOIs from individuals with demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Natural resource management
• Catchment management
• Water resource management
• Regional planning and development
• Environmental policy and governance
• Interjurisdictional collaboration

The ACT Government is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in appointments to boards and advisory bodies. Applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives are strongly encouraged.

Note: Selection may be based solely on the information provided in the application and referee reports.

Remuneration

The successful applicant will be remunerated in accordance with section 10 of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995 and the applicable Remuneration Tribunal determination.

Where the successful applicant is employed in the ACT Public Service or another public sector jurisdiction, remuneration may not be payable in accordance with section 67J of the Water Resources Act 2007.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

• a current curriculum citae (CV);
• a cover letter addressing the requirements outlined in the Position Description; and
• a signed Declaration of Private Interests Form (attached).

The cover letter should outline the applicant's relevant skills, knowledge and experience and demonstrate their suitability for appointment against the Position Description. The cover letter must not exceed two (2) A4 pages.

Applications must be submitted directly to the Contact officer.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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