Expressions of interest are now open for the National Ocean Advisory Group.
The Advisory Group is one of 2 bodies established to support implementation of Australia’s Sustainable Ocean Plan. The other is the National Ocean Steering Committee, which brings together Australia’s governments across jurisdictions and portfolios.
The Advisory Group will:
- be an independent, non-statutory group
- provide non-government expertise and input into the National Ocean Steering Committee
- strengthen national collaboration and action across all ocean interests.
It will bring together:
- First Nations peoples
- marine sectors, such as fishing, aquaculture, shipping, ports, tourism, recreation, defence, restoration and energy
- non-government organisations
- researchers and scientists
- young people.
Objectives
The Advisory Group will provide practical and strategic input to the National Ocean Steering Committee. This input will help shape government approaches to:
- implementing the Sustainable Ocean Plan
- addressing key ocean issues.
It will also:
- be a regular forum for cross-sectoral conversations
- help identify emerging risks, opportunities and priorities for sustainable ocean management.
We’re looking for people with experience and expertise in the Sustainable Ocean Plan’s focus areas. These are:
- climate action
- protection, restoration and resilience
- ocean industries
- First Nations
- collaboration
- equity and inclusion
- knowledge
- finance.
Express your interest
Expressions of interest close on at 5.30pm (AEDT), Thursday 19 November 2026.
To view the full role description and submit an expression of interest, visit e-Recruit.
