Nominations open for Green Star committees

We're calling on our members to nominate for the next iteration of our advisory groups and expert panels. This is your chance to help us continue to drive our vision forward and make sure Green Star continues to be at the forefront of industry.  

We are looking for nominations for the following: 

  • Green Star Advisory Committee
  • Industry Advisory Group
  • Technical Advisory Group
  • Expert Reference Panels
GBCA governance

The Green Star Advisory Committee (Committee) assists and advises the GBCA Executive and GBCA Board on all matters relating to the development of Green Star. It ensures that the Green Star rating system remain rigorous, market relevant and valued by industry. The Committee ensures that a consensus process continues to be used to evolve Green Star in accordance with the mission and strategic plan of the GBCA. The Committee is supported by advisory groups including the Industry Advisory Group and the Technical Advisory Group. Members of the Committee chair the advisory groups.

The GBCA Board has appointed GBCA director Peter Bailey to chair the Committee.

The Committee Charter is available here

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking sustainability leaders with experience in governance and stakeholder engagement and an understanding of rating systems and the role played by independent certification in driving change.

Committee members will hold senior positions and understand the economic, social and environmental drivers that affect the adoption of sustainable building practices internationally.

You must be part of a GBCA member company to apply.

How to make a nomination

If you are interested in serving on the Committee, please fill out this form. It should take about 15 minutes to complete.                     
Nominations close 29 September 2023
Appointments to the Committee must be approved by the Board’s Nomination & Governance Committee.

We expect to confirm appointments in mid-November 2023. The term is 2 years and will commence at the beginning of 2024.

If you have any questions about the role of the Committee or the selection process, please contact Lynne Harman, Company Secretary/Legal Counsel of GBCA.

We are looking for industry members in senior positions to join the following groups. These groups report to the Green Star Advisory Committee and help steer our rating system so it remains rigorous, market relevant and valued by industry.

  • The Industry Advisory Group provides insight into industry activity and trends and makes recommendations to increase the adoption of Green Star. We encourage you to apply if you are involved in the leasing, ownership, planning, investment or development of buildings, fitouts, communities or precincts. The terms of reference can be found here.
  • The Technical Advisory Group develops technical guidance and direction for current and future rating tools and other initiatives. We encourage you to apply if you are a consultant, professional, academic, or practitioner involved in the design, construction, planning, or management of buildings, fitouts, and precincts. The terms of reference can be found here.

How to make a nomination

If you are interested in serving one of these groups, please fill out this form. It should take about 15 minutes to complete.              

You must be part of a GBCA member company to apply.

Nominations close 29 September 2023

Appointments to the Groups are approved by the Green Star Advisory Committee.

We expect to confirm appointments in mid-November 2023. The term will start in 2024.

If you have any questions about the role of the groups or the selection process, please contact Jorge Chapa, Chief Impact Officer at GBCA.

We are refreshing our Expert Reference Panels.  

Expert Reference Panels provide specialist advice on topics related to Green Star. They help with the development of thought leadership papers, development of credits and innovation challenges, and evaluate feedback from industry. 

There are nine Expert Reference Panels ranging from energy and carbon to products and materials. They are:

  • Building Performance
  • Sustainable Buildings
  • Sustainable Fitouts
  • Sustainable Precincts
  • Energy & Carbon
  • Nature & Biodiversity
  • People & Wellbeing
  • Resilience
  • Responsible Products

Expert Reference Panels report to the Market Transformation Senior Team. Being part of an Expert Reference Panel does not preclude you from being part of any advisory group. 

If you can contribute to any of our expert reference panels we encourage you to nominate. 

The terms of reference can be found here.

How to make a nomination

If you are interested in serving on an Expert Reference Panel, please fill out this form. It should take about 15 minutes to complete.                     

Nominations close 29 September 2023

Appointments to the Expert Reference Panels are approved by the GBCA Executive.
We expect to confirm appointments in mid-November 2023.
If you have any questions about the role of the Panels or the selection process, please contact Taryn Cornell, Senior Manager Strategic Delivery.

More information

If you have any other questions about our governance processes, please contact:

Jorge Chapa

Chief Impact Officer
Green Building Council of Australia
Phone: 02 8239 6200
Email: jorge.chapa@gbca.org.au