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About the Thin Green Line Foundation

A thriving planet depends on every ranger having the resources they need to protect our natural world. Thin Green Line Foundation is a global not-for-profit conservation organisation that exists to support park and wildlife rangers in their role as nature’s protectors and first responders. We facilitate this vision by providing effective training, vital equipment, and emergency support to rangers and their families, and developing strong global networks for rangers and their communities.

We believe the practical, direct action of rangers is the most necessary and effective way to overcome the environmental challenges of our time. The work of the Foundation is underpinned by a global community of dedicated partners and loyal supporters that share a common goal: to enable rangers to protect themselves and our natural world.

The profile we’re looking for

The Thin Green Line Foundation is seeking to appoint a Chair to its (voluntary) Board of Directors.  We are looking for someone with a suitable background, skills and experience in the following areas:

• Conservation / protected area management or humanitarian experience
• Active and relevant international and national networks
• Not-for-profit sector experience, including strong working knowledge of governance requirements
• Chair or Director experience including management of senior staff
• Melbourne / Victorian based preferred

Additional desirable attributes

Skills in the following areas would be desirable:

• Strategic marketing or communication
• Legal
• Finance
• Fundraising, donor and supporter engagement

Roles & responsibilities

The Chair leads the Foundation’s Board of Directors, quarterly Board meetings and the AGM, and provides leadership and strategic guidance to the General Manager. The Chair also sits on various Board sub-committees as required. Engagement with strategic partners including donors may be required, including attendance at events, promoting the work of the Foundation and expanding and strengthening its network.

Time commitment

The Thin Green Line Board meets approximately quarterly throughout the calendar year, in addition to committee and annual strategy meetings as decided by the Board. Meetings are usually held online with an in-person strategy meeting held annually.

All Directors are elected for a two-year term, commencing at the Annual General Meeting (currently scheduled for December 2026).

Service on the Board (and any related committees) is voluntary. Directors are responsible for the governance and high-level strategy of the Foundation, which currently employs a General Manager and a small, highly functional team of staff.