UNIVERSITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT

UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Bruce campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples across Australia.

APPOINTED BY THE ACT CHIEF-MINISTER

“Universities change lives for the better by creating knowledge and sharing knowledge. At the University of Canberra we provide access to tertiary education for anyone seeking to build a future, enhance their career and change the world. Importantly, Indigenous business is everyone’s business at the University of Canberra, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where Indigenous voices are heard and valued.”

Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM, Chancellor, University of Canberra

The University of Canberra Council and the ACT Government are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who wish to nominate for two positions on University Council beginning in April 2025.

The Council welcomes applications from individuals with knowledge and interest in the higher education sector and significant governance experience commensurate with a major national organisation with 17,500 students, 1,360 staff, world leading researchers, and an annual turnover approaching $350m.

Applicants will have an appreciation of the University values, its ten-year decadal strategy Connected 2023 – 2032, its core activities of teaching and research, its independence and commitment to academic freedom, and the needs of the community. Applicants should have commercial acumen and be able to help govern the commercial direction of the University.

“We are especially keen to hear from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for these important positions. Your unique perspectives and experience are invaluable to us, and we are committed to supporting your contributions to our University community” Ms Paul said.

Applications are particularly welcomed from people with with capability and experience in corporate or commercial finance, cyber security and IT, user experience and customer journeys, communications, and corporate board experience.

The University of Canberra is an inclusive organisation and has set a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Appointments will be made by the ACT Chief Minister for a term of three years. Externally appointed members of the University of Canberra Council receive remuneration.

For further information about the role of the Council and its current members, please see the University Council website at canberra.edu.au/about-uc/governance/council.

Please contact the University Secretary, Ms Stephanie Payne, at [email protected] with enquiries.

We invite you to submit your expression of interest to [email protected]. Please include a completed Nomination Form a covering letter detailing your skills and experience you would bring to Council, and a copy your CV. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to shape the future of our University. (Please do not click on the "apply" button)

Closing Date – Monday 28 October 2024.