Corporate Affairs

Chairpersons

Board members

The achievements of the Nature Parks are a testament to the generous and loyal support of supporting partners.

Agriculture Victoria
Australian Antarctic Division
Australian National University
Bass Coast Shire Council
Bidvest Biologica de Donana (Spain)
BirdLife Australia
Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
Bureau of Meteorology
Cesar Australia
Conservation Volunteers Australia
Deakin University
Environmental Protection Authority
Estacion Biologica de Donana (Spain)
Federation University
Fisheries Victoria
French Research Council
Garden History Society
Green Corps
Institut Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien (France)
International Student Volunteers (ISV)
Japanese Penguin Fund
Kean Electronics
Mako Eyewear
Latrobe University
McLaughlins/Juro Pty Ltd
Macquarie University
Melbourne Water
Monash University
Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort
Museum Victoria
National Surfing Reserves Board
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Odonata Foundation
Oregon State University (USA)
Parks Victoria
PFD Foods
Royal Botanic Gardens
Rutgers University (USA)
South Australian Research and Development Institute
SP AusNet
Surfing Victoria
Sylvania Lighting
Tourism Victoria
Toyota Traineeship
Advisory Services Australia
Universty of Alaska Fairbanks (USA)
Universite de Strasbourg (France)
University of Melbourne
University of Tasmania
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Vic Roads
Victoria Government – Department for Victorian Communities
Victoria University
Victorian Ornithological Research Group
Wildlife Victoria
Zoos Victoria

Phillip Island Nature Parks is proudly supported by the following organisations:

		As previous major partner of the Penguin Foundation, Bank of Melbourne, supported the development in 2021 of a new automated little penguin monitoring system – called a weighbridge. The Bank of Melbourne penguin weighbridge is located on the bay side of the Summerland Peninsula and relays real time information about little penguin health and their life at sea which has previously been difficult to study. Little penguins cross the bridge when they leave their burrows to head out to sea to hunt for food, and waddle over it again upon their return.
		DEECA Nature Fund for the Fairy Tern Project A 3-year approved project requiring co-funding contribution to the threatened species grant. The Penguin Foundation has approved the co-funded support for $42,000 towards this project over the 3 years. There is 1 year remaining with $18,000 committed for the final year of this project during 2024/25.
		Funding support from Kane Constructions of $25,000, allowed for the removal of flammable weeds, planting of more fire-resistant native species and enabled clear delineation of informal carpark boundaries through better car park design at high-risk areas such as Point Sambell and Shelly Beach by the end of 2020, ultimately resulting in a safer habitat for Little Penguins in the event of fire.
		Koko Black believes in giving back to the place that made us, celebrating and protecting Australia's unique environment and our native critters. Through its Koko Cares program, the Australian owned and made premium chocolate brand is generously supporting the Penguin Foundation. With the Koko Critters Collection, Koko Black is taking action, with funds from the sale of every pack going to support Australian wildlife. Meet the Critters here.
		NAB Foundation Community Grant Total grant funding = $34,900 excl. GST The Penguin Foundation has welcomed Phillip Island Nature Parks' receipt of $227,000 from the State Government's Risk and Resilience Grant Program to support its ‘Future-Proofing Little Penguins’ initiative. This funding compliments the generous support that has been received from the NAB Foundation Community Grant to create green firebreaks to protect the little penguins and their ecosystem. NAB Foundation Community Grants fund local projects that help communities prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience against future disasters and climate change.
		Penguin Random House Australia In what could be described as one of the most fitting partnerships ever, the Penguin Foundation is excited to announce we have partnered with Penguin Random House Books Australia. As part of its ongoing commitment to support conservation and environmental initiatives, Penguin Random House ANZ will provide ongoing funding to the Penguin Foundation. A key highlight of this partnership is the co-published children's book, The Littlest Penguin. This beautifully illustrated and endearing tale has been shortlisted for the 2024 Karajia & Environment Awards for Children's Literature.
		Royal Canin ANZ is pleased to have entered into a partnership with the Penguin Foundation, providing premium, science-led nutrition to Conservation Dogs on Phillip Island, Victoria. Conservation Dogs play a pivotal role in protecting vulnerable species by sniffing out the information — often in the form of scats or fresh scent in the landscape.
		During 2021-2022, the QBE Foundation local grants program is generously supported the Penguin Foundation with a grant of $25,000. The grant funds Phillip Island Nature Parks "Future-Proofing Little Penguins from Climate Change" project. Protecting penguins with the QBE Foundation.
		Telematics Trust and the Penguin Foundation provided funding for a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle - UAV) for the conservation team at Phillip Island Nature Parks. The use of a UAV allowed research scientists to monitor the seal colony without causing disturbance to the seals.  Lost at Sea: Conserving Cultural Heritage and Fur Seals: The Telematics Trust grant awarded a 3-year approved 2024 grant project for $50K. The Penguin Foundation has approved the co-funded support for a total of $40K equally over years 2 & 3 of the project.
		Passive Disease Surveillance of little penguins from Phillip Island $214K has been approved by the Penguin Foundation for a 3-year health research project with little penguins. Commencing in July 2024, this project provides $71,633.34 per year to the University of Melbourne (UoM).
		Disentangling the long-term effects of marine debris on Australian fur seals The WIRES National Grant Program awarded $43,640 to Monash University in May 2023, and the Foote Trust awarded $15,000 to the Penguin Foundation. The Penguin Foundation has also approved the co-funded support for an additional $12,500 for year 3 of the project.

Procurement within the Nature Parks adheres to the Victorian Government Purchasing Board policies established under the Financial Management Act 1994 and the Ministerial Directions and Instructions for Public Construction Procurement.

Supplier Code of Conduct

What the Victorian Government expects from suppliers

The Victorian State Government (the State) is committed to ethical, sustainable and socially responsible procurement. In ensuring that our suppliers maintain the same values as the Government, the State has established a Supplier Code of Conduct (the Code).  The Supplier Code of Conduct is mandatory for General Government and may be applied by the Nature Parks as best practice in ensuring responsible procurement practices.

For more information download the supplier fact sheet and frequently asked questions.

The Fair Jobs Code

What suppliers need to know about the Fair Jobs Code

The Victorian Government has introduced The Fair Jobs Code to promote secure employment and fair labour standards and to ensure compliance with employment, workplace and industrial laws.

All suppliers interested in tendering for Fair Jobs Code applicable procurement activities and businesses seeking significant business expansion grants must hold a Fair Jobs Code Pre-Assessment Certificate.

The Fair Jobs Code is applicable:

• To all procurement activities, including goods, services and public construction, where the contract value is equal to or greater than $3 million (GST exclusive)
• When subcontractors deliver work worth $10 million or more (GST exclusive) on procurements of $20 million or greater (GST exclusive)
• To grants of $500,000 with commitments to deliver jobs (“significant business expansion grants”)

Suppliers can apply for a Pre-Assessment Certificate via the Fair Jobs Code Pre-Assessment Certificate Portal. Suppliers will need to register as a member to use the portal. Further information about the Fair Jobs code, and the requirements of whether to prepare a Fair Jobs Code plan as part of the tender process can also be located on this portal.

Annual Procurement Plan

View or download Nature Parks Procurement Activity Plan here.

Social and sustainable procurement

Nature Parks recognises environmental, social and economic factors are a core component of value for money, and value for money underpins our procurement decisions.

Tenders

To be informed of upcoming tender opportunities with the Nature Parks, please register on the Buying for Victoria website.

Policies

Suppliers and partners of the Nature Parks are required to apply, not limiting, the principles and requirements of the following policies. 

• Gifts, benefits and hospitality
• Public Interest Disclosures Policy
• Privacy
• Modern Slavery 

For further guidance regarding supplier obligations or any of these policies, suppliers should discuss this with their Nature Parks account contact.

Enquiries or Complaints

General procurement enquiry process

Email us at info@penguins.org.au

For all Buying for Victoria platform related issues please contact Buying for Victoria Technical Support on (03) 7005 9777 or via email at tenders@dtf.vic.gov.au

Compliment and Complaint lodgement process

Please refer to our Nature Parks Compliments and Complaints page for step-by-step guidance to lodge a complaint, compliment or feedback.

The Penguin Foundation raises funds to protect and enhance Phillip Island's natural environment through research, conservation and education programs. Phillip Island supports significant native vegetation communities and wildlife populations, as well as international migratory bird species, within its woodland, wetland and coastal environments. This remarkable biodiversity and quality of ecosystems means Phillip Island is one of Victoria’s truly special places and we are dedicated to funding the conservation of its important natural values for both current and future generations. 

Donors can kindly contribute this work through our Giving Programs, including Adopt a Penguin. Support is also provided through grants, sponsorships, partnerships and in-kind support. 

Since its establishment in 2006 the Penguin Foundation has raised over AU $3.4 million. 

The Penguin Foundation holds a Deductible Gift Recipient status and all contributions are fully tax deductible. 

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