Expressions of Interest for the First Nations Strategic Advisory Committee are open until 7 August 2026.
About the opportunity
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) is seeking Expression of Interest (EOI) from First Nations peoples to join the First Nations Strategic Advisory Committee (FNSAC).
The FNSAC provides strategic, culturally informed advice to strengthen First Nations outcomes across EDO. It brings together diverse voices, lived experience, and technical expertise to support the organisation to embed best practice and advance the self-determination and aspirations of First Nations peoples and communities nationally.
The Committee is advisory in nature. It does not make decisions or approve organisational policies. Rather, it provides strategic insights, cultural perspectives and codesign support to the Director, First Nations Program.
Purpose of the Committee
The FNSAC exists to:
- provide strategic guidance on EDO’s First Nations Program,
- support the codesign and development of EDO’s First Nations Strategy,
- offer culturally informed input into key frameworks, policies and initiatives, and
- contribute to work including the Reconciliation Action Plan and cultural heritage initiatives.
Through this work, the Committee plays an important role in ensuring EDO’s work is grounded in strong cultural governance, community insight, and First Nations priorities.
Learn more
Read our explainer, to learn more about:
- what the role involves,
- who we are looking for,
- committee composition,
- cultural governance,
- remuneration, and
- selection process.
For further information or to discuss accessibility needs, please contact Jonathon Captain-Webb (Director, First Nations Program) at [email protected].
How to apply
To submit your EOI, please complete an application form.
If you are interested in applying but would prefer to apply your EOI over the phone, please call 07 2104 1462 (between 9am-5pm AEST Monday to Friday) and EDO can record your EOI verbally.
