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POSITIONS VACANT:

BOARD DIRECTOR VACANCIES 2022

The Board is seeking to expand its diversity of its membership by appointing up to four independent non-executive directors to the existing complement of four independent and two university-aligned directors. 

Candidates from Indigenous and rural/regional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Previous experience on a board in the not-for-profit sector, experience of living in a university residential college (any) or a connection with Macquarie University is highly desirable.

The expected commitment is attendance at five Board meetings per year of two to three hours duration, attendance at one full-day Strategy Planning meeting per year and membership of at least one committee of the Board. 

This is a voluntary position with reasonable travel expenses to be reimbursed for a Director living outside Greater Sydney. 

Selection Criteria

Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for the full Selection Criteria to be addressed.

The Board is seeking candidates who will expand the diversity of its membership in the following areas:

    • Culture, ethnicity, religion
    • Age (younger than 50 years)
    • Socio-economic background
    • Indigenous identity
    • Rural/regional background

  • Geographic location 
  • Sexuality and gender identity

Candidates are expected to evidence the following core competencies:

  • Commitment to the ethos and values of Dunmore Lang College
  • Knowledge of governance
  • Strategic thinking
  • Financial acumen
  • Risk management mindset
  • Ability to analyse information, express views, and debate robustly while maintaining a professional and collegiate manner

A Bachelor degree is required. Post-graduate qualifications are desirable. Qualifications from a recognised institution, e.g.: AICD or The Governance Institute are preferred (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of appointment). 

Applicants will demonstrate expertise in two or more of the following domains (as detailed in the Candidate Information Pack): 

  • Sector experience including current trends and forecasts
  • Student focus
  • Marketing and Public Affairs
  • Stakeholder relationships, experience or connections
  • Information technology
  • Organisational culture
  • Finance, property and investment 

How to apply

Please contact the Executive Assistant, Carolyn McKenzie ([email protected]) to obtain the Candidate Information pack. 

Applications should be submitted by email to the Executive Assistant and must include a cover letter, addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the Candidate Information Pack and your most recent CV. 

Applications are now open and will be accepted until 5pm on 4th October 2022.

Published: 13th June, 2019

Updated: 21st September, 2022

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