Wildcare Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest to fill two (2) elected Board vacancies from individuals with the skills, experience and commitment to contribute to the governance of a respected, community-driven conservation organisation.

Wildcare Tasmania is committed to being an inclusive, flexible and equitable organisation where everyone is respected and valued for their unique background, identity, experiences, skills, and perspective. Our goal is to attract people from the widest pool of available talent and enhance our decision-making, innovative thinking and service delivery.

About Wildcare

Wildcare is a registered environmental charity and deductible gift recipient, supporting over 50 volunteer groups across the state and administering the Tasmanian Nature Conservation Fund (TNCF).

Through the collective efforts of volunteers, donors, Board and committee members, and staff, Wildcare supports some of Tasmania’s most meaningful volunteer-led conservation outcomes.

Role requirements

As a Board member, you will help guide Wildcare’s purpose: supporting communities and volunteers to contribute to conservation actions that ensure the long-term protection of Tasmania’s natural environment, and contribute to the implementation of Wildcare’s Strategic Plan 2025-2027.

Applicants with expertise or experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Not-for-profit regulatory and legal frameworks
Strategic partnerships and organisational leadership
Ethical fundraising and revenue growth
Financial management and oversight
Risk management and contemporary governance
Community engagement and stakeholder relations
Environmental volunteer management, including experience with Wildcare volunteer groups

Board Commitment

Board positions are voluntary. The Board meets on average five times per year, online and in person. Board members are expected to prepare for and actively participate in meetings, and to contribute to Board working groups and strategic initiatives.

Eligibility

To be eligible for election, candidates must:

Be a current member of Wildcare Tasmania
Be eligible to act as a responsible person under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012
Be willing to undertake Child Safety Awareness training

Nomination and Election

Interested candidates should review the Wildcare Board Role Statement and submit:

a one-page expression of interest outlining relevant skills and experience, and
a current CV.

Expressions of Interest should be emailed to ceo@wildcaretas.org.au

Board vacancies will be filled via an election from Wildcare members attending our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 16 April 2026, 7:00 pm (online). Candidates are expected to attend. Candidates’ expressions of interest and CVs will be circulated to attending members prior to the AGM.

Key Dates

Applications close: 5:00 pm, Friday, 3 April 2026
AGM: 7.00pm, Thursday, 16 April 2026
Election of Office Bearers: Thursday, April 23 2026

Phillip Laroche
Public Officer & CEO
Wildcare Tasmania

Wildcare Tasmania Seeks New Board Members to Help Shape the Future of Conservation