Current Board and Committee Vacancies

Waste and Resource Recovery Board

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania is calling for Expressions of Interest to fill multiple member vacancies on the Waste and Resource Recovery Board.

Applications close Sunday, 22 March 2026.

The Waste and Resource Recovery Board provides advice to the Minister of Environment on waste and resource recovery matters.

Essential requirements for the members include:

• Skill, experience or knowledge in one or more of the following:
  • waste and resource recovery;
  • remote area waste management;
  • resource recovery;
  • repair and reuse;
  • industry development;
  • regional development;
  • finance;
  • public sector administration;
  • risk management;
  • corporate governance;
  • a particular function, or vocational interest, that is relevant to the functions of the Board.
• Proven experience in board governance or senior leadership roles in the public, private or NGO sectors, and the ability to interpret legislation and operate within statutory frameworks.
• Strong strategic planning and program oversight capability, including evaluating investments and outcomes.
• Stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across government, industry and communities.
• High standards of integrity, independence and public interest decision making.
• Evidence of an understanding of the Tasmanian economic environment.
• Ability to connect, advocate and influence at local, national or global levels in waste and resource recovery, sustainability or related sectors.

For more information visit the NRE Tas website.