Youth Associate Board Member

• Do you have an interest in environmental and water management, primary production or farming?
• Are you an emerging professional looking to develop?
• Eager to have a voice on decisions that affect you and your community?

The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) leads with experience and integrity to create natural resource management partnerships and programs that deliver lasting positive change.

We support the Victorian Government's commitment to ensuring government boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Young people make invaluable contributions to communities, and we are committed to empowering young people's involvement in decisions and issues that affect them.

The Associate Board Member position will provide a young person the opportunity to gain practical experience and provide pathways to youth representation on Victorian public sector Boards into the future. They will offer an independent perspective to the Board on a range of issues, including environmental management, water management, and land management.

We are looking for someone with:

• A passion for the environment.
• Ability to enquire and offer different perspectives.
• The capacity to dedicate time and energy to the role (on average 2-days/month).

You don't need to have prior experience on Boards; professional development and mentoring will be provided. There will also be opportunities to participate in cultural activities.

If you're a young person between the ages of 18 and 34, we encourage you to apply.

This is a special measure role as per the provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

If you'd like more information, please contact Trephina Marek, Human Resources Manager on .

We embrace diversity and inclusion; we welcome you to apply if you are a person with disability,

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and linguistically diverse, or LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace.

If you would like any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments or supports during interviews, please contact: Trephina Marek, Human Resources Manager on .