Expression of Interest: Nature Based Economy Technical Working Group Chair and members
This expression of interest (EOI) is to call for suitably qualified Reef and Catchment Traditional Owners, through an open and transparent process, to provide expertise to the dedicated NBE TWG to assist in ensuring economic initiatives are grounded in Indigenous knowledges, priorities and decision-making, building the foundations for long-term leadership and self-determination in nature-based economies.
About the Nature Based Economy Technical Working Group
In undertaking work with Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef, the Foundation has committed to a new era of partnership that will genuinely strive to implement a culturally safe and appropriate process of co-design and co-delivery. To do this Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef have identified the need for expert roles to be made available to actively participate in the co-design and codelivery of this work.
This will include providing:
• Specific, detailed input into the design and implementation of the program of works.
• Active participation and leadership in the regional workshops and working group meetings to
ground-truth ideas and concepts with the broader base of Great Barrier Reef Traditional Owners to
inform delivery.
• Specific technical advice and support to the GBRF Traditional Owner Partnerships team and broader
GBRF Traditional Owner governance groups, including undertaking minor consultancy work.
Guidelines
Download and read through the Expression of Interest Guidelines before applying.
How to apply
Step 1
Review these Guidelines (with particular attention to both essential and desirable assessment criteria).
Step 2
Prepare an expression of interest (no more than two pages) outlining:
• How your expertise, knowledge, experience, skills and interests address the criteria
• Your relevant attributes and capabilities that you will bring to the role
• Clearly indicate your availability to commit to the NBE TWG meeting and workshop dates listed above
• Clearly demonstrate your availability to commit to the minimum time requirements for the work of the NBE TWG, which is currently estimated at 10 essential days and possibly up to 20 days per year
• The Reef Traditional Owner group(s) that you identify with
Step 3
Include a resume with two referees.
Step 4
Email your expression of interest to applications@barrierreef.org by 5:00pm AEST, Monday 1 December 2025.