Organisation : Wildlife Network Tasmania
Location : TAS Regional (remote)
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Board & Committee Members
Sector : Animals
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 12 May, 2025
About the organisation
Wildlife Network Tasmania (WNT) is a not-for-profit incorporated association dedicated to improving the lives of wildlife and all who care for them. We work with the wildlife rehabilitation sector, government, and other partners to implement the community-led Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy and build a dedicated, statewide wildlife rehabilitation peak body in Tasmania.
Our purpose is to strengthen and support the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned wildlife by building capacity, skills, connections, and leadership across the sector. We do this through supporting volunteers, delivering accessible training, increasing engagement, advocating for wildlife, and ensuring strong sector coordination.
For more information about Wildlife Network Tasmania, please visit: www.wildlifenetworktasmania.org.au
About the role
Play an active role in advancing the community-led Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy.
Strengthen the sector by supporting those who work and volunteer in wildlife rehabilitation.
Advocate for Tasmania’s wildlife and their caregivers.
Help build a sustainable organisation that responds to the sector’s needs.
Bring your skills, energy, and passion to make a difference for Tasmania’s wildlife!
We are seeking individuals to complement the skills and experience of our existing Board. Your application should address the following selection criteria.
Essential selection criteria:
- Commitment to Wildlife and Conservation: Demonstrated passion and commitment to wildlife welfare, conservation, and environmental stewardship.
- Active Board Participation: Capacity to actively participate in Board meetings, committees, and working groups.
Desirable selection criteria:
- Government Relations: Experience in engaging with government stakeholders and advocacy to support wildlife conservation initiatives.
- IT Strategy & Data Governance: Proficiency in leveraging technology and data governance to drive organisational growth.
- Expertise in Governance, Leadership, and Strategy: Demonstrated through experience with not-for-profit organisations, board roles, or senior leadership positions.
Board terms are 3 years, with staggered commencement throughout 2025. We meet around 10 times per year on average, and a commitment of around 5-10 hours per month is required on Volunteer Director duties.
Please email to request the application pack: executive@wildlifenetworktasmania.org.au
How to apply
If, after reading the application pack and reviewing our website, you would like to apply for a position on the Volunteer Board of Wildlife Network Tasmania (WNT), please provide:
- A brief statement on why you are applying
- The skills, experience and personal qualities you will bring to the Board
- How you meet the selection criteria listed above
- A copy of your CV (resume)
Please quote in application: Volunteer Non Executive Director via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Animals
