Board Director
Warragul
Volunteer
- Monthly meetings online and in Warragul
- Daytime and evening availability required
- 3-year tenure
- Role commences September 2025
Seeking board directors wanting to make a difference!
Community College Gippsland (CCG) is a registered charity committed to positively changing lives and enhancing social inclusion through the transformative power of education.
CCG is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to providing not-for-profit education to the local community, from secondary to adult education. Our Board is a group of community representatives from diverse backgrounds and industries, who volunteer their time to contribute to providing progressive education to our community through innovative and customised education and training services. The Board is supported by a Chief Executive Officer who leads CCG’s Senior Leadership Team.
We are seeking candidates:
- with a passion for developing people, who can bring innovative ideas and skills to our team, and open opportunities for our services to be delivered to the community when and where they are needed.
- with skills, knowledge and industry experience in secondary education, VET/RTO training and learner wellbeing (especially youth). Knowledge and networks in philanthropy and education advocacy, media marketing and public relations, digital transformations and cybersecurity would also be looked upon favourably.
- from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who have experience with disability and working with young people to improve their circumstances are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, skills, abilities and attributes
- Experience 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 and finance, legal, community and 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.
- 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.
Time demands
As a Board Member you are required to commit to attend Board Meetings and in representing the Board at various CCG events.
- There are approximately eleven monthly Board meetings which are held from 5.30pm to 8.30pm, plus strategic planning meetings. These meetings take place at various CCG locations or via web/phone as preferred by Board members. Sub-committee meetings are also held quarterly or monthly meeting.
- 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.
Requirements
- Clear Police check.
- Clear Working with Children check.
- Applied for and/or have acquired a Director Identification Number (Director ID).
To be eligible for consideration as a board member you must be able to make two declarations.
Please ensure you can make these declarations and checks before applying.
- Schools Fit and Proper Persons Declaration (VRQA)
- Vet Fit and Proper Persons Declaration (VRQA)
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.
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