Yarra Ranges Council is seeking volunteer community representatives to be part of the Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee for a four-year term (2025-2029). 

The Committee will provide informed and constructive advice, input and support which will help guide Council on environment and sustainability issues relevant to how we manage our natural environment.

We invite community members from all walks of life to apply including young people 18 years and over and those with links to the indigenous community.

To ensure we have a diverse committee we welcome applicants who have interest, skills, experience or background relevant to any aspect of environmental stewardship. 

Successful applicants will:

• Live, work or study in the Yarra Ranges
• Have a demonstrated interest, skills, experience or background relevant to environmental fields such as water management, biodiversity conservation, energy, climate change, sustainable development and transport, waste recovery or environment planning
• Have knowledge of Yarra Ranges and issues impacting the local environment
• Be able to commit to attending the regular meetings of the Committee and
• Have a passion for working with Council to support environmental management.