Trust Board Member
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Job Description
Join the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust Board and help shape the future of one of Australias most iconic and impactful organisations
- 2 board positions for a 3 year term
Are you a passionate leader visionary thinker or advocate for science education and conservation The Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust (the Trust) is seeking new Trustees to guide the future of botanic science and public spaces in NSW.
Who We Are
Botanic Gardens of Sydney the registered business name of the Trust is the custodian of more than $1.2 billion in state-significant cultural heritage and scientific assets encompassing Australias premier botanical research institute Sydneys leading outdoor entertainment and activation precinct and three world-leading botanic gardens:
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
- The Domain
- Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
- Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
- Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Together these places form the heart of Botanic Gardens of Sydney Australias oldest scientific institution and a global leader in conservation research and education. We are a purpose-driven organisation tackling some of the worlds most urgent environmental challenges with a vision of putting plants at the heart of a thriving world.
What Youll Do
As a Trust Board Member youll play a key role in:
- Stewarding iconic public lands and world-renowned gardens for future generations
- Championing scientific excellence by helping to expand and share knowledge about Australian plant life through research education and outreach
- Promoting public access to Trust lands by increasing their educational historical cultural and recreational value
- Shaping the strategic direction of one of Australias most influential cultural institutions to respond to emerging environmental and community needs
This is a unique opportunity to lend your voice leadership and vision to an organisation that blends history science and public value in extraordinary ways.
Who Were Looking For
The Trust is looking for highly motivated influential and passionate individuals interested in becoming new Board Members. This recruitment round has a particular focus on appointing new Trustees with the skills and experience to contribute to the Trusts Audit and Risk Committee. As such we are seeking individuals with strong capabilities in financial literacy accounting risk management and audit (both internal and external). Experience in philanthropy donor engagement and fundraising (across both corporate and private sectors) would also be highly valued as the Trust continues to grow its impact through partnerships and philanthropy.
Information for applicants
Please click here to view the Information Pack for applicants.
Join us
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Monday 30th June 2025 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02)- HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
