National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council

National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council – Application for Membership

Applications are invited to fill nine positions on the National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council (Council). Applications will be open from 23 September 2026 and close at 11:55pm on 14 October 2026.

Positions to commence 1 December 2026, for up to four years:

One person with expertise and experience in bush fire management

One person with expertise and experience in ecotourism or sustainable tourist use

One person representing peak recreational bodies

One person with expertise and experience in environmental education and community involvement in environmental education

One person with expertise and experienced in rural and regional development and planning issues

One person with expertise and experience in Aboriginal cultural heritage conservation

Two persons with scientific qualifications in areas associated with the conservation of nature

One person with qualifications in cultural heritage research.

About the positions

Members are appointed by the NSW Minister for the Environment for a term of up to four years. The Council is constituted under section 22 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act) and provides advice to the Minister and the Secretary of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on issues relating to the operation and management of national parks and reserves. Council meets at least four times per year, usually in person in Sydney, and/or online (if required).

Time commitment: Council meets at least four times per year, usually in person in Sydney, and/or online (if required).

Sitting fees: The National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council is classified as a ‘C2’ Group and Level under the NSW ‘Classification and Remuneration Framework for Boards and Committees’, and will be paid sitting fees of $220 per full day, and $110 per half day. Remuneration does not apply to travel, reading or preparation time. Reimbursement of approved travel and other expenses are paid in line with NSW Government policy.

Council members are expected to have the ability to contribute to the effectiveness of the Council, listen attentively to others’ opinions, analyse information, make a constructive contribution to discussion and uphold the NSW government’s code of conduct. Members of boards and committees have obligations to act in the public interest.

Members should be able to demonstrate capabilities to assist the Council in its functions, as set out in Section 23 of the NPW Act.

Further information about the Council and applying for membership is available on the Environment and Heritage website at National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council | About us | Environment and Heritage. You can also apply direct on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au.

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.