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Open Applications for the Biodiversity Assessment Expert Reference Group
Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart
We are seeking experts to participate in the Biodiversity Assessment Expert Reference Group.
The reference group will provide independent advice to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the science and knowledge that will inform the Nature Repair Market scheme. The scheme will be informed by science and will enable First Nations people to contribute their unique knowledge, on their terms.
The group is not a decision making body.
Up to 14 members will be appointed to the reference group for 12 months with possible extension to 24 months. In addition to appointing successful applicants to the reference group, a merit list will be active for 24 months.
To be eligible to apply, you need to:
• live in Australia
• understand that the group's membership will be public
• be able to actively participate in reference group activities
• agree to the proposed remuneration arrangements and draft terms of appointment.
Applicants will need to demonstrate extensive experience, knowledge and standing in at least one of the following fields:
• First Nations management of Country
• Terrestrial, freshwater and/or marine ecology and biology
• Terrestrial, freshwater and/or marine ecological communities/ecosystems
• Invasive pathogens, flora and/or fauna
• Fire ecology and disturbance
• Ecological modelling
• Landscape ecology
• Biodiversity monitoring
• Conservation, restoration and management
• On-ground restoration and management
• Environmental standards and reporting
• Environmental economics and finance
Key information on the reference group, expectations of members and the selection process is contained in the Terms of Reference and Role and Application Overview. A sample Terms of Appointment (draft contract) is available for consideration by potential applications.
Applications must be submitted electronically via the AusTender website (www.tenders.gov.au) using the 'Lodgement Page' link. Applications must include:
· A completed application form in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) using the template available through the ‘ATM’ link.
· Your Curriculum Vitae (in MS word or similar).
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To be eligible for selection on the reference group an applicant will need to confirm if they:
• are residing in Australia
• understand that the membership of the group will be made public
• have capacity and availability to actively participate in reference group activities
• agree to the proposed remuneration arrangements and sample terms of appointment.
The contract period is initially for 12 months, with possible extension to 24 months.