Expressions of interest for the First Nations Strategic Advisory Committee closes by the close of business, WST on 17th October 2022 – however, EOIs can be provided at any time. EDO will keep a pool of those interested, and contact you when a place becomes available.
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) is seeking to establish a First Nations Strategic Advisory Committee and is looking for people who would like to join.
What is the Environmental Defenders Office?
EDO is the leading environmental western law practice in the Australia-Pacific region, delivering western legal solutions for people, nature, and our climate. EDO works alongside many First Nations communities who are protecting their Countries and cultural heritage.
What is the First Nations Strategic Advisory Committee and why does EDO need it?
The First Nations Strategic Advisory Committee is a representative national group of people from six different First Nations/Countries, who bring their lived experiences and knowledges of being a First Nations person to guide EDO in its areas of work which involve First Nations Peoples and communities, including internally. The Committee is highly respected within EDO.
Why be involved in the First Nations Strategic Advisory Committee?
There are six positions. All positions are paid.
You will work closely with the CEO and the Director of the First Nations Program to play an important role in steering EDO’s commitments and groundbreaking work alongside First Nations Peoples, who are protecting their Countries across Australia and the Torres Strait Islands.
EDO are looking for a range of skills, including:
Speaking one or more traditional languages
First Laws/Customary Laws
Cultural Heritage
Grassroots community leadership
Cultural governance
Right Way Science
Native Title
Western legal system and processes
Cultural safety
Philanthropy
Media and Communications
Engagement Practices
Western Law Reform