Inviting Expressions of Interest - Volunteer Members of WWF-Australia's Eminent Scientists Group (ESG)

• Support one of the world's largest and most respected conservation organisations
• Help, support and advise WWF-Australia so that it continues to operate effectively as a science-based, solution-focused organisation; and
• Provide guidance on the use of appropriate, timely and relevant research and practice to underpin conservation outcomes.
• Open to applicants Australia wide

About the Organisation

For over 60 years, WWF has been a powerful voice for nature and communities. We are a global network of local organisations working in 100 countries. WWF-Australia is the largest southern hemisphere member of the WWF Network, with over 2.5 million supporters. We work as a catalyst with communities, First Nations, governments, businesses, innovators, and philanthropists towards our global mission: to build a world where people live and prosper in harmony with nature. We use our expertise to conserve biodiversity, empower communities and halt climate change in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Joining WWF-Australia, you will be part of a diverse global team of over 7,000 employees - working together in a values-driven global to local network for the prosperity of both people and our planet.

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About the Eminent Scientists Group (ESG)

WWF-Australia's Eminent Scientists Group consists of some of Australia's most eminent scientists and practitioners who volunteer to provide expert advice in areas of WWF-Australia's priority conservation programs.

ESG members serve a three-year term with the consideration of additional terms at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Members are appointed by the Board of Directors with experience across key areas of the conservation strategy.

The ESG meets formally, twice a year with additional meetings convened and advice sought out of session, as required. Meetings are conducted virtually with preference for one face to face meeting per year.

About the Role

The Eminent Scientists Group provides pro-bono advice and support to the Board of Directors and to WWF-Australia staff to enable it to operate effectively as a science-based, solutions focused organisation. The group provides guidance on the strategic direction of priority programs, cross-cutting themes, and emerging issues in conservation.

WWF-Australia is seeking 2-3 established scientists or traditional knowledge holders to volunteer to join the Eminent Scientists Group with experience in one or more of the following areas:

Traditional Knowledge

Perspectives across one or more of the following areas:

• Community-led Regeneration (Caring for Country) and/or Natural Resource Management (across Country, Water and Sky)
• Social equity
• Threatened Species Recovery
• Water Science
• Climate Science
• Other expertise that could advance the mission of WWF

Social Science

Perspective across one or more of:

• Conservation Psychology
• Behaviour Change
• Science Communication
• Social impact reporting

Regenerative Agriculture

Perspective across one or more of the below food commodities/areas:

• Beef
• Blue foods/Seafood
• Sugar
• Food innovations
• Alternative Proteins
• Food Security
• Carbon sequestration
• Deforestation and Conversion free beef

Desirable Selection Criteria:

• Doctorate or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated and proven engagement with Traditional Owners or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Demonstrated expertise in a priority field (as summarised above) as demonstrated by relevant publications, positions held and/or experience
• Demonstrated leadership in respective field of expertise that would be accepted by governments, industries and community organisations
• Demonstrated knowledge of global trends and/or global best-case practice, or experience working in an international context in the above fields.
• Capacity to contribute pro-bono advice to an environment NGO anticipated to be ~5 days per year (2 formal meetings/year plus out of session advice and/or additional meetings as required)

WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

WWF-Australia staff work in teams and in regional and remote communities. To protect the health and safety of WWF-Australia team members and people in regional and remote communities, WWF-Australia requires all persons who apply for employment or volunteer positions to provide evidence that they have received the first and second courses of an Australian government-recognised COVID-19 vaccination before an offer can be made.

Applications

Applicants can apply via one of the below two options:

• The Apply Now button which will direct you to the WWF-Australia Job Board. Please submit (1) a cover letter / statements against the selection criteria & (2) your resume (CV); OR
• Verbal Resume and Expression of Interest, submitted via phone. Please call 1800 032 551 and one of our Supporter Relations team members will request your contact details to share with the Human Resources team.