Appointed Board Director

Engineers Australia is the trusted voice of the engineering profession and the national body for engineers in Australia. It is a not-for-profit professional body with a broad member base and volunteers supporting member programs.

About our Board

Engineers Australia's Board of Directors is comprised of up to eight directors: six directors from Engineers Australia's membership elected by a body of delegates that represent the broader membership; and up to two directors directly appointed by the Board.

The Board is seeking a second appointed director to assist the Board in stewarding and governing Engineers Australia through significant business and digital transformation. The role will support the Board to steward strategic initiatives that showcase the role engineering plays as a contributor to Australia's economic future and in addressing major societal challenges.

About the role

Skills and experience

The Board is seeking candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Transformation experience, especially at Board or CEO level, overseeing and guiding large-scale business and digital transformation;
• Contemporary knowledge and experience overseeing strategic people and culture change, ideally with experience guiding development of workforce and volunteer management models in membership organisations or organisations with a significant volunteer base;
• Strategic economic outlook and positioning, including knowledge of capital markets as they relate to institutional investment and a demonstrated understanding of the future and value of engineering in the Australian economy.

Personal attributes

In addition to the above skills and experience, the following personal qualities are desirable: leadership, integrity, curiosity and courage, interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated passion and enthusiasm, instinct, a network of senior-level contacts, and an active contributor.

Diversity is sought among directors to bring different perspectives to the Board's deliberations. Engineers Australia encourages applicants of all backgrounds and identities, including people of all genders, those with disabilities, mature age and younger applicants, those resident in or with strong regional or rural connections, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and others who are culturally and racially marginalised.

Term

An initial term of 2 years with potential for re-appointment by the Board at its discretion.

Required time commitment and remuneration

Each Board director is expected to commit approximately 30 days per annum for meetings and preparation, excluding travel time. The Board typically schedules 6 Board meetings per year plus an annual planning day. Meetings are often held around the country and may require overnight stays. Directors are also expected to participate in 1-2 Board sub-committees, which typically meet quarterly. The Board also attends National Congress meetings, typically involving 2 face-to-face meetings (3 days in total) and 2 virtual half-day meetings per year.

Market remuneration is offered for the role. This role is open to applicants across Australia.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) addressing your suitability against the selection criteria to: eadirectornominations@engineersaustralia.org.au by COB Monday 06th October 2025.

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