Applications open for the Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Water Interest
Posted: January 10th, 2025
Expressions of Interest are invited from First Nations people across WA to join the Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Water Interests (CAWI).
CAWI is an independent body advocating for First Nations peoples’ inland water rights, values, and interests with governments and water stakeholders at national and state levels. CAWI members are committed to elevating the cultural, spiritual, social, economic, and environmental interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia.
The Committee is currently seeking people with experience in these areas:
- Western cultural water rights and interests
- Water science
- Management and leadership
- Advocacy and working with government
- Strategic governance and communications
- Policy and planning.
The committee meets face-to-face at least four times a year, and members are remunerated. Travel, accommodation, and meal allowances are arranged by the Department of Climate change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
Applications close at 9.59pm AWST on Friday 28 February 2025.
Download the Position Description for more information and to apply, or visit the DCCEEW website.