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Play your part in advancing research, education and conservation of the UNESCO Noosa Biosphere Reserve.

The Noosa Shire was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2007 for the high value of its natural environment and a community committed to sustainable development.

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Noosa Shire Council. Its role is to manage a charitable trust to advance research, education and information about, and protection of, the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.

We currently have the following vacancies to support our work within the Noosa Shire.

Board Director &
Board Director (Company Secretary)

We are seeking highly-motivated candidates with demonstrated interest / experience in social, economic and environmental sustainability. Candidates should have the ability to manage their time in order to participate in board meetings and sit on a least one committee / working group.

Two roles are available, one being the Company Secretary – for this role an accountancy background would be preferable.

About the organisation

The Noosa Shire was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2007 for the high value of its natural environment and a community committed to sustainable development. The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd (NBRF) is a charitable organisation, established by Noosa Shire Council in 2015 as a company limited by guarantee and trustee for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust, a charitable public fund.

The role of the NBRF is to manage the Trust, and progress projects aligned with the aims of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program. The NBRF Board identify “Big Ideas” related to the sustainable management and conservation of our land, water, wildlife and people & economy in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve through engagement with stakeholders, experts and community groups.

Some of the exciting initiatives currently under development include expanding wild koala conservation and research, sustainable agriculture, instigating a marine species protection pilot, and supporting two USC PhD student projects: the Blue Biosphere and Forest Conservation. Please see our projects page for more information.

The NBRF aims to focus on increasing our social, cultural and economic project portfolio and encourage candidates with experience and connections in these areas to apply.

About the role

The NBRF is run by an expertise-based volunteer Board of 8 Directors including one representative from Noosa Council. The NBRF is committed to increasing diversity on its Board and maintaining Gender Equity.

Board meetings are held once a month, a minimum of 10 and maximum of 12 times per year, including the AGM which usually takes place in November. Directors are also expected to nominate for at least one Sub-Committee which meets approximately once a month.

The NBRF is seeking highly-motivated candidates with demonstrated interest / experience in social, economic and environmental sustainability to join its Board of Directors.  Candidates should have the ability to manage their time in order to participate in board meetings and sit on a least one committee / working group.

Two volunteer Director roles are available, one being the Company Secretary – for this role an accountancy background would be preferable.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your interest, relevant experience or qualifications and your intended contribution to the future direction of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation to: secretariat@noosabiosphere.org.au

Submissions close 15 March 2024.

For more information, contact our office.