Expression of Interest: Basin Community Committee
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in being appointed as a member of the Basin Community Committee (the Committee).
The Committee is established under the Water Act 2007 (Cth) to provide advice to the MDBA Authority and the Murray–Darling Basin Ministerial Council on wide ranging issues relating to water management in Australia’s biggest river system. As an independent government agency, the MDBA in partnership with Murray Darling Basin (Basin) governments, manages the Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the purpose of rivers for generations, the MDBA’s top priority is the wellbeing and resilience of the Basin’s river system, its people, and places.
The Committee provides valued advice to the Authority on the performance of its functions including engaging the community on matters relating to Basin water resources. This includes the current review of the Basin Plan 2012. While the public consultation process has recently closed the Committee remains engaged with the MDBA on achieving a more outcomes focused plan going forward into the next decade.
Members provide a Basin wide holistic perspective, and are selected based on their level of expertise or interest in one or more of the following areas: community, Indigenous or local government matters relevant to Basin water resources, irrigated agriculture or environmental water management.
The Committee is made up of a Chair and up to 16 members and typically meets up to 3 times a year in person in addition to online meetings. Members may periodically participate in Committee subcommittees and other meetings, subject to approval. The appointments will be for a 3 year period from April 2027. Committee members receive remuneration and allowances.
If you are unable to access the MDBA’s online job application portal, please contact the MDBA’s People and Culture team at PeopleAndCulture@mdba.gov.au for assistance.
For further information about the Expression of Interest, please contact MDBA.Secretariat@mdba.gov.au.
