Chair, Official Visitors Board

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time

Chair, Official Visitors Board

Part-time:

Closes: 28 April 2023:

Classification:
Board/Committee/Council

Position No:
Chair, Official Visitors Board

Directorate:
Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees

Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 April 2023


The Minister for Human Rights of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Ms Tara Cheyne MLA, invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified people for appointment to the role Official Visitors Board Chair of the ACT Visitor Scheme (Scheme).


The Scheme provides independent oversight of services for people in government institutions and community facilities who are dependent on service providers.

The Scheme's objective is to ensure transparency in visitable places, to assist to resolve issues for individuals and to identify systemic issues across the diverse areas of Corrections, Mental Health, Disability, Children and Young People and Homelessness.


The Chair leads the Official Visitors Board (Board) to ensure the effective exercise of functions by the Board and Official Visitors.

The successful appointee will have the experience or expertise necessary to exercise the functions of the role, including:

  • Expertise in and dedication to promoting and protecting the interests of vulnerable people in institutions and facilities covered by the Scheme.
  • Ability to lead and manage operations of the Scheme, including managing financial, administrative and governance outcomes.
  • Proficiency in delivering on statutory, compliance and reporting requirements to a high standard.
  • Ability to foster and lead a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, inclusion, and respect.
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate relationships, cooperation, and partnerships in the public and community sector.
  • Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to high standards of integrity, excellence, leadership, and accountability.
  • Previous board or committee experience is highly desirable.
The ACT Government is committed to a Board that is reflective of the broader community that it serves.

Expressions of interest are sought from all areas of the community including the public sector, private sector, and community sector.

Women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


Note:
This is a part-time position and is available for a period of three years.

How to Apply:

LI-DNI

Career interest categories:

Administration and Governance
Boards, Committees and Tribunals
Executive and Statutory Offices
Leaders and Senior Management

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