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Murray–Darling Basin AWEP Interim Governance positions open

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1 October 2026
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Winton Wetlands/Mokoan, Victoria.

We have 2 vacancies in the Murray–Darling Basin Aboriginal Water Entitlements Program's Advisory Group. 

Positions will begin in January 2027. 

This is a chance to: 

  • contribute to a $100 million water entitlement initiative 
  • strengthen First Nations leadership in water ownership and governance 
  • shape policies and decision-making on the Aboriginal Water Entitlements Program.

Please consider applying if you:

  • have a connection to and understanding of the Murray–Darling Basin
  • identify and are accepted as a Traditional Owner in the Basin and have place-based knowledge
  • have knowledge of water issues in the Basin. 
  • have Cultural water knowledge and basic knowledge of how water is used and allocated. Including the water market, infrastructure, policy, strategy and planning of water on Country.

We will build a merit pool of suitable candidates for future opportunities. 

Advisory Group member positions

Roles are only available to Traditional Owners of the Murray–Darling Basin.

Applications close 11:00pm AEDT 12 November 2026. 

To apply:

  1. Read the following position description carefully.
  2. Instruction 'How to apply' are in the position description.
  3. Submit your application at the link provided in the position description.
Interim Governance Advisory Group position description (PDF 232 KB)
Interim Governance Advisory Group position description (DOCX 204 KB)

If successful, you will be required to complete a police check as part of the appointment process.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment.gps@firstgrade.com.au.

Help shape First Nations water governance – Apply today!

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