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Greenpeace Australia Pacific Limited (GPAP) is seeking to appoint some new members to its General Assembly at the 2026 AGM. GPAP is seeking suitably qualified individuals to join the General Assembly who can contribute to the overall success of the organisation.

The General Assembly is the voting membership of GPAP and is made up of not less than 50 members.

ABOUT GPAP

Greenpeace is an independent, global environmental organisation that uses non-violent direct action and creative confrontation to highlight environmental issues and promote sustainable solutions. Our mission is to ensure the Earth can nurture life in all its diversity.

GPAP is the national/regional Greenpeace entity for Australia and the Pacific, including: Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Cook Islands, Western Samoa, American Samoa, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Belau (Palau), Guam, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Tokelau, Commonwealth of the Marianna. Our head office is based in Gadi/Sydney.

Learn more about our work at greenpeace.org.au.

GPAP VALUES

• Independence: GPAP accepts no funding from governments, corporations, or political parties to maintain our integrity.
• Bearing Witness: We take peaceful action to shine a light on environmental injustices and influence decision-makers.
• Non-Violent Direct Action: We take moral, peaceful action to expose environmental harm and inspire change.

GPAP is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), with an annual turnover of approximately $26 million (YE 2023). Financial reports are available via the ACNC website.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

General Assembly members are the voting members of the organisation who participate in oversight of the organisation through the Annual General Meeting, any extraordinary general meetings or postal ballots. They are elected for a four (4) year term.

General Assembly members do not participate in the day to day operations or decision making. However they can exercise their power via a vote at the Annual General Meeting on important decisions that affect the direction of the organisation. Members of the General Assembly undertake a role similar to that of shareholders in a corporation.

The main responsibilities of the General Assembly are:

• Electing Board members;
• High level supervision of Board performance;
• Receive the GPAP Annual Report; and
• Appointing the external auditor.

Some members of the General Assembly also contribute to organisational governance by joining a Board committee or working group. There are 6 Board committees and working groups currently including:

• Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Philanthropy Working Group
• Risk Working Group
• Indigenous Peoples Advisory Panel
• People, Culture and Remuneration Committee

Note that it is a requirement for all Board members to be members of the GPAP General Assembly, so those with a future, or current interest in joining the Board of GPAP are strongly encouraged to join the General Assembly in the first instance to build institutional knowledge.

MANDATORY SELECTION CRITERIA 

• Understanding of the General Assembly – Knowledge of the responsibilities and rights of members, and their role in meetings and committees, as outlined in GPAP's Constitution, available here: Our Constitution
• Strategic Understanding - Ability to ask strategic questions and contribute to effective decision-making by the General Assembly.
• Financial capability - Ability to understand the company's accounts and other financial material presented to the General Assembly.
• Legal and Risk - Basic knowledge of the legal, ethical and fiduciary duties of directors, legal compliance requirements of GPAP and/or risk management.
• Integrity and Independence – Acts with personal integrity, puts the interests of the organisation before personal interests and engages in robust questioning and discussion.

JUSTICE AND BELONGING 

GPAP is an inclusive, diverse, and equitable organisation. We welcome applications from people across all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Pasifika peoples, People of Colour, women, non-binary and gender diverse individuals, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disability. Your unique experiences and perspectives contribute to the richness of our team. We value and celebrate diversity, and we are excited to welcome candidates from all backgrounds. 

If you require accessibility adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact the Company Secretary at company.secretary.au@greenpeace.org.

AGM

The General Assembly meets once (1) per year for the GPAP Annual General Meeting. The AGM is conducted virtually. Applicants to the General Assembly need to be able to have sufficient time to contribute to the work of the General Assembly (approximately 2-3 days per year). 

HOW TO APPLY

• Please upload an abbreviated resume (2 pages maximum) in PDF format.
  • If you are a returning General Assembly member, we will only require a summarised CV for the last 4 years. 
  • Please note that the introduction you provide and your LinkedIn profile will be used in the evaluation process and presented at the AGM. 

Deadline: Applications close at 5pm (AEDT) on 1st March 2026.
Appointment: Successful candidates will be elected by vote of the current General Assembly at the GPAP Annual General Meeting, scheduled for 23rd May 2026.