Non Executive Director

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Greenpeace Australia Pacific Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Thank you for your interest.

Applications for this role have now closed.

The Nominations Committee are considering applications and will be in contact with all candidates in the first week of March. 

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The Greenpeace Australia Pacific Limited (GPAP) Board is dedicated to upholding GPAP's values, mission and purpose. These are critical as we work to project a compelling vision of an earth capable of nurturing life in all of its magnificent diversity and use our strengths to bring down the vested interests of the fossil fuel order that stand in the way.

This year the Nominations Subcommittee of the Board are undertaking a recruitment process seeking to identify one or more Board nominees who have a deep understanding of the cultural, political, economic and social context of the Pacific, and who might be suitable for membership of the Board either by co-option now or as candidates for consideration for election at the next AGM. We have some exciting work in the Pacific planned on the horizon and a board member with this skill set could be an invaluable addition to the team.

About you:

Selection Criteria - Mandatory requirements

Candidates must:

have a deep understanding of the cultural, political, economic and social context of the Pacific; andhave sufficient time to effectively commit to GPAP Board work (as a guide approximately 15 to 20 hours per month). Selection Criteria - Non mandatory requirements

The following will be looked upon favourably (but are not mandatory requirements):

experience in Greenpeace, campaigning and/or expertise in environmental or wider movements;relevant governance experience, skills, and availability to be considered in future to become the GPAP Board Chair; andrelevant networks suitable to providing significant value to the GPAP Board as it scales up for greater achievement.

Required of all board members

The GPAP Board is above all else the guarantor of the integrity of the organisation. GPAP Board Directors are appointed for a 3 year term, with the option of re-nomination for a second 3 year term.

The GPAP Board is expected to exercise the following key responsibilities:  

Ensure that GPAP's mission is clear, appropriate and maintains relevance as times change;Expected to provide guidance for setting the direction of GPAP;Continuously monitor GPAP's programmes and activities to ensure they are aligned with GPAP's mission and achieve their short-term goals and long-term purpose;Ensure executive performance by setting objectives and performance indicators for the CEO and regularly reviewing his/her performance;Ensure that GPAP obtains and appropriately uses the resources required to carry out GPAP's mission and sustain it;Be satisfied as to the adequacy and integrity of financial and other reporting to the Board and that there are adequate systems of internal control; Be satisfied that systems for identification and management of risks are robust and appropriate; andComply with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Governance Standards.

More information

GPAP's annual financial reports are available at

The GPAP Board meets at least six (6) times per year. During 2020 meetings were held virtually.

Every GPAP Board member is required to be a member of the GPAP General Assembly (GA), an overarching governance body of GPAP with specific powers under the GPAP Constitution to make some decisions. The GA meets once (1) per year and a General Assembly update is provided shortly after each GPAP Board meeting. Nominees can apply for both application to the General Assembly and application to the Board at the same time.   

Greenpeace Australia Pacific operates in Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Cook Islands, Western Samoa,
American Samoa, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Belau (Palau), Guam, French Polynesia, New
Caledonia, Tokelau, Commonwealth of the Marianna.

How to apply

Candidates should make their submission via the below Recruiterflow form. Please upload an abbreviated resume (2 pages max) in PDF format. If this poses an accessibility issue please contact GPAP's company secretary at or at:

Company Secretary

Greenpeace Australia Pacific

GPO Box 3307, Sydney NSW 2001

All applications are to be received by 7pm,  9th February 2021. 

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