We’re looking for people to shape our nature protection work by nominating for voluntary positions on our Council or committees.
Step beyond membership. Become a guiding voice for our vital conservation work. Your expertise and dedication can help craft policies that protect our unique habitats and wildlife for generations to come.
It’s a chance to contribute to a Victoria where nature is healthy, protected, and respectfully enjoyed.
Nominate for Council
Council plays an important role in VNPA’s life. Councillors establish policy guidelines, undertake strategic planning, and approve annual budgets.
Council is elected at the Annual General Meeting. It comprises a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and up to nine councillors. Elected councillors typically attend six two-hour Council meetings per year, plus any relevant committees.
Join a committee
Our Council is supported by active sub-committees. They harness the enthusiasm and expertise of members and staff.
Committees include: Finance; Governance, Legal and Policy; Conservation and Campaigns; Strategic Communications and Fundraising; Citizen Science and Nature Education. Each meets 4-6 times per year.
We’re keen to recruit members from diverse backgrounds that reflect our multicultural society.
Do you have experience in legal, fundraising, communications, science, advocacy, education, or community engagement? Please consider applying.
How to apply
To nominate, you must be a current financial member. Please send an email to Matt Ruchel ([email protected]), Executive Director by 5pm on Tuesday 23 September 2025 to express your interest.
You can nominate for a committee without nominating for council.
The Victorian National Parks Association is an effective and influential nature conservation organisation. We work with local communities, scientists and government to advocate for evidence-based policy to safeguard wildlife, habitat and protected areas. We inspire connections with nature through citizen science, activities, action and education for all Victorians. We’ve led the creation, oversight and defence of Victoria’s natural estate for over 70 years.
We aim to create lasting change through advocacy, community empowerment, and scientific expertise.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and empowered. VNPA is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
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Together, we can protect Victoria’s natural heritage for the future.