Wet Tropics Management Authority Board Directors Expressions of Interest  

The Wet Tropics Management Authority (the Authority) together with its Board of Directors are responsible for ensuring that Australia's obligations under the World Heritage Convention for the protection and management of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area (the Area) are met. 

Due to 2 current vacancies on the Wet Tropics Management Authority Board, the Queensland Government is seeking suitably skilled persons to fill these important positions. 

Wet Tropics Management Authority 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.

If you are passionate about protecting the rainforest for future generations and possess the skill and capacity to effectively contribute as a Board Director, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Authority is committed to an inclusive culture and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds irrespective of gender, disability, ethnicity, generation, and sexual orientation. 

Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples and First Nations Peoples along with persons with relevant scientific, land-use planning and wet tropics ecosystem expertise are strongly encouraged to apply. 


To express interest in this role: 

 1. Download and complete the application form (all applicants must complete this form)

 2. Read and refer to the below documents (as required)

3. Send your completed application form and resume (no more than 6 pages) to wettropics@wtma.qld.gov.au

    Applications are to be marked 'EOI private and confidential'. 


The closing date for Expressions of Interest is 31 January 2025. 


For further information contact the Wet Tropics Management Authority’s Executive Director Scott Buchanan on 07 4241 0500 or email 
wettropics@wtma.qld.gov.au




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