Chair of the Board, Language Services Leader

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia SHK Full time
About the Role

The Chairperson leads the Board in governing the organisation, overseeing strategic direction and ensuring financial sustainability. With a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement, the Chairperson's responsibilities encompass shaping organisational priorities, enhancing engagement, and evaluating the organisation's performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Shaping organisational priorities and strategic direction
  • Enhancing engagement and collaboration with stakeholders
  • Overseeing governance and risk management
  • Making strategic commercial decisions
  • Evaluating the organisation's performance
About You

You are a multilingual professional with a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of language services, educational programs, or similar commercial service provision in diverse cultural settings. With a proven track record as a Board Chair or in a similar governance leadership role within the broader public sector, you exhibit strategic, analytical, and commercial acumen.

Requirements
  • Proven track record as a Board Chair or in a similar governance leadership role
  • Strategic, analytical, and commercial acumen
  • Alignment with public sector values, particularly in maintaining impartiality and ensuring decisions and actions are carried out with the highest integrity
  • Understanding of public sector administration and governance, particularly within the context of language or human services with a focus on customer centricity
About SHK

SHK is a leading provider of language services, committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We are dedicated to fostering an Australian society where diversity is valued and language is not a barrier to full and equal participation for all.



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