Opportunity: CAUL Board Director

The Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) is seeking to appoint a Board Director who possesses a robust background in the governance of not for profit organisations, who holds governance qualifications, e.g. Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors, GAICD, or Chartered Member, CMInstD, and who has a proven track record of strategic oversight to contribute to the delivery of the CAUL strategy. The candidate should have substantial experience in national-level advocacy, showing a capacity to influence and drive change on a broad scale. A commitment to values alignment, particularly in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), is crucial, reflecting our organisation’s dedication to these principles. Experience in higher education is not required; the CAUL Board seeks applicants who will bring alternate perspectives and a diversity of lived experience. A selection of professional skills which may include strategy development, legal, finance, marketing, human resources, quality, safety, advocacy, and/or risk management will be highly regarded. 

This position is open to individuals from Australia and New Zealand. CAUL encourages and welcomes applications from Māori and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

To find out more about this position, please contact Jane Angel, Executive Director, CAUL
Jane.angel@caul.edu.au | + 61 (0) 434 801 093.

The Position Description can be viewed here

The appointment will commence 1 October 2024 for a term of two years in the first instance.

Applicants should submit a one page cover letter outlining their suitability for the role along with a CV to caul@caul.edu.au by 28 August 2024