Put your hand up for basin job

Jan 9, 2025

The Goulburn River. Shepparton needs a new community representative to help advocate for our corner of the Murray-Darling Basin.

Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from people to join the Region 2 Murray Darling Association Board as a community representative.

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The Murray Darling Association is a local government member-based organisation that advocates for effective representation of communities at state and federal levels in managing Murray-Darling Basin resources.

The MDA provides information, facilitates debate and works to influence government policy on behalf of its members.

Greater Shepparton City Council is part of Region 2 of the MDA, alongside Moira Shire Council, Federation Council and Murray Irrigation (a non-local government member).

Meetings are held at least four times a year, either in person or online, with locations rotating between members’ local government areas.

This voluntary appointment is for a two-year period. While the position is unpaid, council will cover expenses for the community representative to attend in-person meetings and activities.

Key criteria for applicants include:

Demonstrated understanding of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and the impact implementation has on the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District and, in particular, Greater Shepparton — from an environmental, economic and social perspective.
Understanding of the major challenges and opportunities for the municipality in relation to the impacts of climate change and First Nations aspirations.
Ability to attend MDA meetings and conference/s, and to gain feedback and provide updates to relevant stakeholders following meetings/conferences.

City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali encouraged residents to express their interest in this vital role.

“Greater Shepparton is proud to be part of the Murray Darling Association, working collaboratively with other councils and stakeholders to ensure the sustainable management of our precious basin resources,” he said.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate and knowledgeable community members to represent our region at a state and federal level, advocating for innovative solutions and meaningful outcomes.”

Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on Friday, January 25 via: https://shaping.greatershepparton.com.au/mda

For more information, call council on 5832 9700 or email: council@shepparton.vic.gov.au