Career opportunities
Our team is integral to us realising a real-world change for the basin. A position with the One Basin CRC provides fantastic opportunities to further your career and make a difference for our communities.
As part of our education and training program, we also offer PhD placements and internships. See PhD & internships for current vacancies and opportunities
One Basin CRC
Board Non-Executive Director (Identified Position – Female First Nations)
Overview
Consistent with our Constitution and our Board composition matrix, expressions of interest are sought for a Board Director for the One Basin Co-operative Research Centre (One Basin CRC) who has relevant background and is a female First Nations person.
One Basin CRC considers that being a Female Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position (under section 12 and section 26(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and Section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)). We believe that a Female Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person brings essential insights and understanding to this role, enhancing our ability to connect with and serve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Murray-Darlin Basin effectively. Therefore, applications will only be considered from candidates of these backgrounds.
The One Basin CRC aims to combat climate, water and environmental threats in the Murray-Darling Basin through research and policy development. Through significant government funding, together with funds from 91 partners, the One Basin CRC will work to achieve a more productive, resilient and sustainable Murray-Darling Basin and beyond.
Specific expertise for this role
First Nations involvement is embedded across all One Basin CRC programs consistent with our aspiration to strengthen First Nations involvement in water management and access to water. Engaging and partnering with First Nations peoples throughout the Murray-Darling Basin forms acore activity across all programs of the CRC.
The aim is to achieve:
- Greater access to water and land for cultural, social and spiritual connection;
- Economic development opportunities; and
- Employment, education, and training opportunities including career development.
Under the Constitution, the CRC has at least one female and one male First Nations board member to help guide the organisation’s work with First Nations. They will be highly respected with extensive and relevant networks that will enable effective partnerships with First Nations.
The CRC has a vacancy for an indigenous woman with extensive committee experience, governance experience, and a good breadth of contacts in regional communities. Commercial acumen and familiarity with the Murray-Darling Basin and/or water are highly desirable. Knowledge and experience of indigenous culture and engagement is essential.
How to Apply
To submit your Expression of Interest please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Please include a description of your skills and experience, indicating how this makes you suitable for this Board position.
Please send this to careers@onebasin.com.au before the submission deadline of 9am Monday 13 October 2025.
Further Information
If you have any questions about this role, please email the Chair, Wendy Craik, at wcraik100@gmail.com
One Basin CRC
Board Non-Executive Director (Impact)
Overview
Consistent with our Constitution and our Board composition matrix, expressions of interest are sought for a Board Director for the One Basin Co-operative Research Centre (One Basin CRC) who has a relevant background in research impact, collaborative innovation and systems change.
The One Basin CRC aims to combat climate, water and environmental threats in the Murray-Darling Basin through research and policy development. Through significant government funding, together with funds from 91 partners, the One Basin CRC will work to achieve a more productive, resilient and sustainable Murray-Darling Basin and beyond.
Specific expertise for this role
As the CRC progresses it is looking for a strategic director with commercial acumen, extensive committee experience, governance experience, and a good breadth of contacts in regional communities who can assist the CRC to enhance the impact of its research
Experience and leadership in one or more of the following areas is sought : impact strategy, innovation management, research translation/extension/adoption, systems change, commercialisation, business, industry and/or community development, green finance and/or impact investment.
How to Apply
To submit your Expression of Interest please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Please include a description of your skills and experience, indicating how this makes you suitable for this Board position.
Please send this to careers@onebasin.com.au before the submission deadline of 9am Monday 13 October 2025.
Further Information
If you have any questions about this role, please email the Chair, Wendy Craik, at wcraik100@gmail.com