Game Management Authority, Board Directors

The GMA is an independent statutory authority reporting to the Minister for Outdoor Recreation, The Hon. Sonya Kilkenny MP, and is responsible for the regulation of game hunting in Victoria. It delivers programs to improve and promote sustainable and responsible game hunting.

Expressions of interest are sought for Board Directors for the Game Management Authority (GMA) for a term of up to three years.

Please refer to the Candidate Brief for further information about the role and requirements of GMA Directors, and for the Expression of Interest application form. To discuss this position, please contact Ms Kathryn Harper, Partner on 0413 735 442, Ms Megan Crow, Research Associate on 0499 628 005 or email melb@amropcarmichaelfisher.com. Amrop Carmichael Fisher is assisting the Department in this appointment

To be considered for a Board position, you will need expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• legal practice
• finance or accounting
• communications
• wildlife biology or ecology
• animal welfare
• Aboriginal culture and identity as they relate to game hunting and game management
• public administration
• private land management as it relates to agriculture
• public land management
• game hunting
• game and wildlife management, including pest animal management

The positions also require Directors who will bring integrity; demonstrated honesty; a track record of acting in good faith and in the best interests of the organisation; the ability to listen, analyse, think clearly and work well with others; and a willingness to attend all meetings, ask questions and contribute in a responsible way. Previous board experience is highly regarded but not essential.

Applications including the completed Expression of Interest application form and your Curriculum Vitae are to be submitted online by visiting ‘Join a public board’ or by forwarding to melb@amropcarmichaelfisher.com referencing KH-006542 in the subject line.

Expressions of interest close at midnight on Sunday 28 May 2023.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring its public entity boards and committees reflect the diversity of Victoria’s community. Suitably qualified women, Indigenous Australians, people with a disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and trans and gender diverse people are strongly encouraged to apply.