Inland Fisheries Act 1995

INLAND FISHERIES ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Minister for Primary Industries and Water seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council (IFAC) in the following categories:

• a person who holds an angling licence representing the northern area
• a person who holds an angling licence representing the southern area
• a person with expertise in the area of conservation of freshwater ecosystems
• a person with expertise in the area of tourism relating to inland fisheries
• and one Ministerial appointment (Chair).

Established under Section 20A of the Inland Fisheries Act 1995, IFAC is the advisory body for matters relating to inland fisheries.

The IFAC is to advise the Minister on inland fisheries issues, provide a forum for consultation, promote understanding and acceptance of the functions of the Director of Inland Fisheries, encourage community support for fisheries management activities and review management plans for inland fisheries.

Further detail on the IFAC is available at https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/about/advisory-council.

Appointments will be made for a period of up to four (4) years. Members will receive a sitting fee and reimbursement of travel costs.

Initial queries may be directed to Vanessa Britten, Executive Officer on 03 6165 3811 or via email at vanessa.britten@ifs.tas.gov.au.

In accordance with the State Government’s Women on Boards Strategy 2020-2025, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Expressions of interest should be marked “Private and Confidential” and sent to:

Vanessa Britten, Executive Officer (Directorate)
Inland Fisheries Service
PO Box 575
NEW NORFOLK   TAS   7140

Or via email to vanessa.britten@ifs.tas.gov.au

Expressions of interest close at midnight Sunday, 29 October 2023.