- Highly regarded Educational Institute
- 8 board meetings per year plus membership of two Board Committees
- Remunerated Position – 3 Year Term
Melbourne Polytechnic has been delivering vocational training since 1912 as one of the largest education providers in Victoria. Through a network of place-based precincts, Melbourne Polytechnic offers high quality learning experiences through a broad range of certificates, diplomas and degrees, spanning across secondary, foundation, vocational and higher education. Melbourne Polytechnic is responsible for ensuring equity and excellence in all areas of its provision. Our courses are delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise and our students are supported to achieve their education and vocational goals.
TAFE Institutes are regulated by a range of enabling State legislation and as a public entity the Institute must comply with a range of whole‐of‐government laws and policies. As part of a national vocational and education system, TAFEs are also regulated by Commonwealth legislation relating to international students and training quality assurance. The role of the Board is to ensure that the TAFE it governs carries out its mission and achieves its stated objectives prudently, sustainably, ethically and in accordance with relevant laws, regulations and government policy.
There is an opportunity for experienced Board Directors with expertise and experience across the following areas;
- Proven ability as a Board or Committee Member.
- Proven senior leadership experience across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, highly regarded.
- Experience in vocational and tertiary education environments would be highly valued.
- Understanding of industry training needs, important.
- Experience across emerging technologies, digital transformation and IT governance with an understanding of artificial intelligent (AI) across enterprise digital transformation and technology, enabled service delivery would be highly regarded.
- Membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) or equivalent governance qualification, essential.
- All applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
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To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Natasha Diamond on 0412 822 348 or Aleisha Cajaglis on 0439 910 866.
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Applications close on Monday 16 th March.
