Australian Antarctic Science Council AASC is seeking for Chairperson

The Minister for the Environment (AASC) is required, under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, to table a report in Parliament every five years on the state of the Australian environment, including that of the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Minister appoints an independent committee of experts to produce the report.

Job Opportunity for Chair of the Australian Antarctic Science Council AASC

Post Name: Chair of the Australian Antarctic Science Council
The Hon Sussan Ley MP, Minister for the Environment, is seeking to appoint a new Chair of the Australian Antarctic Science Council, to commence on 1 October 2020. The Chair will be appointed for a period of up to three years and will be eligible for reappointment. This is a part-time appointment.

The Australian Antarctic Science Council AASC was established in 2019 to advise Government on the Australian Antarctic Science Program, including Antarctic science priorities in the context of the Australian Antarctic Strategy and 20 Year Action Plan.

The Council is ted by an independent Chair with highly developed leadership skills and experience in governance and/or science. The Chair will ensure that the focus of AASC is on forward planning and strategic decision-making and managing strategic change.

Information on the role is available from
https://www.awe.gov.au/about/jobs/apply

Information on the Australian Antarctic Science Council is available from
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/science/australian-antarctic-science-council/