Director, Indigenous Identified (male)

Are you passionate about protecting the rainforest for future generations? Have you ever considered a Board Director role?

The Australian Government and the Queensland Government are seeking a suitably skilled person to fill the important role of Director, Indigenous Identified (male) on the Wet Tropics Management Authority Board of Directors. The candidate must be an Aboriginal person (male), particularly concerned with the land in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Board Directors have a range of important roles, including:

• Overseeing the functions of the Authority as outlined in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Protection and Management Act 1993.
• Setting the objectives, strategic direction, and policies for the Authority; and ensuring the Authority performs its functions in a proper, effective, and efficient way.
• Promoting the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, and involving the community in the management of the Area.
• Having regard to the tradition of Aboriginal Peoples, particularly concerned with land in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

The Wet Tropics Management Authority is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. This position is one of two Board positions that are reserved for Aboriginal Directors. As per advice from Rainforest Aboriginal representative groups, the recruitment is seeking a Rainforest Aboriginal person (male) or, if none available, an Aboriginal person (male), otherwise particularly concerned with the land in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

To express interest in the Director position, email your application and resume to by COB 08 December 2025.

For further information, please contact Scott Buchanan on .