Organisation : National Parks Association of Queensland
Location : Brisbane, QLD Regional
Time required : Minimum 4hrs per month
Duration of project : 2 years
Sector : Other
Application closing date : 10 Sep, 2021
About the role
Essential requirements
- You must be a member of the Association or prepared to become a member.
- You must have some existing or past connection with and/or interest in nature conservation.
- You must have relevant skills, experience and motivation to undertake duties of a Councilor for NPAQ (equivalent to Board Director).
Attendance at meetings
Council meetings are held once per month, generally in the evening on the third Monday of the month, except for January. Attendance is via video-link, or occasionally at the NPAQ offices at Milton, or via zoom link depending on the practicality. Between meetings, interaction occurs through committees and by email.
Committees meet, typically via video-link, at times convenient to the committee members, but generally at least monthly.
Term of position
Successful candidates are elected for a period of 2 years from the Annual General Meeting, held in September.
About the organisation
NPAQ promotes the preservation, expansion and good management of national parks in Queensland (https://npaq.org.au). It was established 90 years ago, making it the longest running environmental organisation in Queensland. The Association is a registered charity and deductible gift recipient managed by its volunteer Council (Board).
A number of Committees (including a Governance Committee) inform the work of Council, and the Association employs two permanent part-time staff. Our Council is collegiate and successful, providing real opportunities to make a difference. We are actively engaged in enhancing Queensland’s Protected Area Estate (primarily National Parks), and have built effective relationships with relevant government departments and other stakeholders.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this volunteering opportunity.
Please quote in application: Honorary Secretary and Assistant Secretary via Pro Bono Australia.
