RMIT Council Member

Overview:

• Seeking expressions of interest to join the RMIT University Council

• Opportunity for NonExecutive Directors to shape RMITs strategic future

• Based at the Melbourne City campus with occasional meetings at other campuses as required.

About RMIT University

RMIT is a global university of technology design and enterprise with more than 96000 students and 10000 staff across its campuses in Australia Vietnam and Europe. Our mission is to help shape the world through research innovation and engagement creating transformative experiences for students that prepare them for life and work.

About the Role

RMIT Council is the governing body of the University providing strategic leadership and oversight of its operations financial stewardship and academic mission.

Council members play a critical role in shaping RMITs longterm strategy guiding innovation risk management and major investments and ensuring the Universitys continued success as a globally engaged institution.

This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced NonExecutive Directors ideally with sector specific experience to apply their expertise in a leading industry connected applied learning University.

As a Council Member you will:

• Contribute to the strategic direction sustainability and future positioning of the University.

• Appoint and oversee the performance of the ViceChancellor.

• Approve the Universitys budget strategic plan and significant commercial activities.

• Oversee financial and risk management control and accountability systems.

• Engage with complex and futurefacing challenges including digital innovation education transformation research commercialisation and global partnerships.

• Work collegially with an outstanding Council comprising leaders from business government and academia.

Meetings are held primarily at RMITs Melbourne City campus with six meetings per year (including two full strategy days).

About You

We are ideally seeking interest from candidates who live and work in Victoria. To be successful you will bring:

• NonExecutive Director or senior executive experience in a complex mediumtolarge organisation. Education sector experience will be highly regarded.

• Completion of or current participation in an AICD qualification (or equivalent).

• Strong governance expertise strategic oversight capability and commercial acumen.

• Intellectual curiosity sound judgment and an ability to critically assess complex information.

• Experience evaluating and advising on strategic investments and investment strategy

• Demonstrated integrity independence and commitment to acting in the best interests of RMIT and the broader community.

RMIT is committed to ensuring that Council reflects the rich diversity of the Victorian and broader community and we welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

Remuneration

Council members are eligible for remuneration consistent with the RMIT Act and Victorian Government guidelines.

Appointment Requirements

All applicants will be required to undertake preappointment checks including:

• National Police Records Check

• Declaration of Private Interests

• Insolvency and disqualification checks

Upon appointment members must comply with the RMIT Code of Conduct policies confidentiality obligations and attend induction and Council meetings as required.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link.

For further information about this opportunity please refer to the position description here PD RMIT Council Member or contact Ben Cass Manager Executive Recruitment on

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