We have an exciting opening for experienced Board Directors to join our Board. The successful applicants will serve as an active voting & non-voting members and carry out the duties of a Company Director to provide good governance to Community College Gippsland. We are particularly seeking those who have skills, knowledge and experience in:

• Training
• Secondary and post-secondary education
• Human Resources

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

• Experience of working with or on committees or boards is preferred.
• Capacity in one or more of the capabilities needed by CCG such as: industry or specific community knowledge/experience relevant to CCG programs, training and education, human resources, governance, strategy, business & finance, legal, community & stakeholder advocacy, philanthropy, government relations and policy, risk management.
• Capacity to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with board members, community members, management and staff at all levels.
• Ability to work with a wide range of community stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary educational philosophies including adult learning principles and the education and training sector.
• Willingness to undertake governance professional development and to pursue continuous improvement.
• Capacity to work within timelines and to complete assigned tasks within set timeframe.
• Ability to maintain organisational confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Education and Training sectors or willingness to learn.
• Financial experience.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Clear Police check.
• Clear Working with Children check.
• Applied for and/or have acquired a Director Identification Number (Director ID).

General Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate by personal behaviours the values of CCG.
• Be informed and promote the mission, vision and values of CCG.
• Ensure good governance of CCG.
• Contribute to the safety of all students by adhering to the Child Safe Policies, Procedures and Codes of Conduct to ensure all students with CCG are in a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment. CCG is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. CCG supports and adheres to Child Safety Standards.
• Ensure the Purpose and Objectives of the Company as set out in the Company’s Constitution are met.
• With other Directors of the Board, formulate strategy and oversee its implementation, make policies, ensure accountability, and supervise executive functions.
• Active participation in board meetings.
• Attend 75% of meetings per year.
• Build a collegial working relationship with other Directors that contributes to Board consensus.
• Stay informed about board matters, prepare well for meetings, and review and comment on minutes and reports.
• Participate in Board review processes.
• Increase public awareness of CCG and its programs.
• Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies.
• Participate in strategic financial planning, annual budget and capital expenditure setting and approvals.
• Serve on a minimum of 1 sub-committee or other working committees as approved by the Board.

Time Demands:

As a Board Member you will have the time to commit to Board Meetings and in representing the Board at various CCG events.

• There will be approximately eleven monthly Board meetings which are held from 5.30pm to 8.30pm, plus strategic planning meetings. These meetings will take place at various CCG locations or via web/phone as preferred by Board members. Sub-committee meetings are also held ranging from quarterly to monthly meetings.
• CCG has a volunteer Board. A professional development budget is available and costs for PD expenses including travel and accommodation is approved by the Board.

Click 'Apply Now' to visit our job page and upload your expression of interest (including a brief description of the skills and experience you would bring to our Board) and resume.

To be eligible for consideration as a board member you must be able to make two declarations, available at the links below. You will also need to have a Clear Police check and Working with Children check.

Please ensure you will be able to make these declarations and checks before applying.

• https://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/Documents/VETFitandproperpersondeclaration.docx  
• Fit-and-proper-person-declaration.docx (live.com)

CCG adheres to Victorian Public Health directions and advice from the Department of Education relating to all employees and volunteers working in the Education sector.

Community College Gippsland (CCG) is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. CCG supports and adheres to Child Safety Standards.

United we belong. Together we thrive.

The CCG community welcomes people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are enhanced by our diversity and learn through inclusion, respect and understanding.

At CCG we:

• Provide a safe and inclusive environment that is free from discrimination.
• Empower students and harness their uniqueness through voice and agency.
• Ensure equal employment opportunities for all and encourage the participation of underrepresented staff.
• Celebrate the differences of our people and recognise their unique contributions to our community.