Non Executive Director (Volunteer) 2022

Management

Overview

Greenpeace Australia Pacific Limited (GPAP) is seeking up to 3 new directors for appointment at its 2022 AGM.

GPAP's Board upholds GPAP's values, mission and purpose as it works to project a vision of an earth capable of nurturing life in all its diversity and to challenge the vested interests of the fossil fuel order that stand in the way.

About GPAP

Greenpeace is a leading independent environmental campaigning organisation that uses non-violent direct action and creative confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions for a green and peaceful future. GPAP is the national/regional Greenpeace organisation for the Australia Pacific region, operating in Australia and across numerous Pacific islands and territories. Our head office is in Sydney. For more information, visit

GPAP’s values are:

• Independence: We do not accept money from governments, corporations or political parties because it would compromise our core values.
• Bearing witness: Our peaceful protests raise awareness and bring public opinion to bear on decision-makers.
• Non-violent direct action: We believe violence is morally wrong and unnecessary;
  Greenpeace engages in non-violent direct action at environmental crimes to expose issues.

GPAP is a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). GPAP has an annual turnover of approximately $18.5 million (YE 2020). Our annual financial reports are available on the ACNC website.

About the Position

The GPAP Board is the guarantor of the organisation’s integrity. Directors are appointed for a 3-year term, with an option to re-appoint for a second 3-year term.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure GPAP’s mission is clear, relevant, and maintained as times change;
  
• Provide guidance for setting GPAP’s direction;
  
• Monitor GPAP’sprogrammes and activities to ensure alignment with mission and goals;
  
• Oversee executive performance by setting objectives and performance indicators for the CEO and reviewing performance;
  
• Ensure resources are obtained and used effectively to carry out GPAP’s mission;
  
• Ensure the adequacy and integrity of financial and other reporting and internal controls;
  
• Ensure robust risk identification and management systems;
  
• Comply with the ACNC Governance Standards.

Directors must uphold fiduciary duties, act in good faith, avoid conflicts of interest, and exercise due care and skill.

GPAP Board Meeting Cadence

The GPAP Board meets at least six (6) times per year. Meetings have been primarily virtual in recent years, with a hybrid virtual/in-person approach anticipated. The cadence includes a formal evening Board dinner the night before a full-day meeting.

Board committees

There are four Board committees, including:

• Finance and Audit Committee
• Governance Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Philanthropy Taskforce

Board members are expected to be a member of at least one committee.

General Assembly

Every GPAP Board member is required to be a member of the GPAP General Assembly (GA), which comprises the GPAP membership. The GA meets once per year.

About you

GPAP seeks Board candidates who, among other things, can:

• Fully commit to our mission, goals and values;
  
• Demonstrate leadership;
  
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively;
  
• Speak up and ask hard questions.

Preferred candidates may have expertise in one or more of the following areas. It is not required to have all attributes since multiple directors are being recruited. You will indicate your primary and secondary skills on application:

• Corporate governance in the not-for-profit sector
• Environmental (or other) campaigning
• Fundraising
• Finance and financial management
• Understanding of First Nations cultural, political, economic and social contexts
• Research and/or scientific literacy

Applicants should have sufficient time to commit to GPAP Board work (approximately 15 to 20 hours per month).

How to apply

Apply using the Recruiterflow form below and upload an abbreviated resume (2 pages max) in PDF format. If you are not already a member of the GPAP General Assembly, you will also need to apply for membership via the Recruiterflow form. If the Recruiterflow platform poses an accessibility issue, contact GPAP’s company secretary at or at the address listed below.

Company Secretary
Greenpeace Australia Pacific
GPO Box 3307, Sydney NSW 2001.

All applications must be received by 5pm Monday 28th February 2022 AEDT .

Equal opportunity

Greenpeace Australia Pacific is an equal opportunity organisation and promotes an environment that seeks to include and value diverse contributions. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and Indigenous peoples from the Pacific, people with disability, young people, women, neurodiverse, non-binary and gender-diverse people, LGBTQIA+, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Indicative recruitment timeline

When

What

5pm Monday 28th February

• Applications close

March

• Candidates shortlisted for interview

Wednesday 23 and Saturday 26 March

• Interviews will be held via Zoom. Please advise if you are unavailable on these dates.

March

• Due diligence conducted on candidates for interview and/or recommendation to AGM

April

• Nominations Committee report to Board with recommendations for election

May 28th

• AGM where Board members are elected by members

Note: This description reflects an historical 2022 process and dates.

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