Expression of Interest - Monash University - Governance Roles

Monash University (Monash) is seeking expressions of interest (EoI) from suitably qualified and interested individuals to be considered for governance roles with Monash University’s Council, Council committees, advisory councils or committees, or selected subsidiary entity boards (Governance Roles).

Monash is a modern, global, research-intensive university, delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific (Malaysia, Indonesia, India and China). We're also a Top 50 university.

Qualifications for Governance Roles include:

• Pre-eminence in a relevant field (e.g. finance, organisational management, public policy, or law);
• Experience in governance roles in organisations of comparable scale and complexity;
• Stature and profile in the higher education, government, not‐for‐profit, or private sector, or the community generally, reinforced by the capacity to raise the profile of Monash externally and to be an effective advocate at the highest levels of government, business and the community sector;
• Aligned in values to Monash University; and 
• A high level of integrity, diligence, courage, collegiality, curiosity, and preparedness to be an active contributor​.

This EoI is for Governance Roles that might arise between November 2024 and December 2026. When a need arises, Monash will consider EoIs against the skills, experience and other requirements of the specific role and will invite (either directly or through its search partner) those individuals who are considered to be suitably qualified for the specific role to apply for it. 

Employment Type: Part-time; some roles require early morning, evening and weekend participation.

Remuneration: Some roles are paid, some are not. Where remuneration is payable, the amount is determined in accordance with the Victorian Government’s Appointment and Remuneration Guidelines (www.vic.gov.au/guidelines-appointment-remuneration).

Usual Work Location: Remote/dial-in or in person at Monash campuses or presences.

Tenure: Fixed period, generally between 3 and 5 years – to be specified in the instrument of appointment

How to submit an Expression of Interest

Expressions of interest close on Monday 25 November, 11:55pm AEDT.

An Expression of Interest must include the following:

• cover letter outlining your interest in a Governance role and the relevant experience, skills and attributes that you would bring to the role
• completed EoI form
• current curriculum vitae

The expression of interest should be addressed to: “To Whom It May Concern”

NB: All documents must be attached as Microsoft Office Word files.

It is recommended that you submit your expression of interest well before the closing date. 

Please submit your expression of interest via email to MonashGovernanceEOI@egonzehnder.com.

The EoI Process

When a Governance Role need arises individuals who have submitted an EoI will be considered in conjunction with other potential candidates from other sources. All potential candidates will be considered against the specific skills and experience the specific Governance Role requires, having regard to the governance body’s requirements (including personal attributes and characteristics). 

Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed, and referee checks conducted, and recommendations for appointments will be made to the relevant governance body in accordance with the charter for that body.

Please note that you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your EoI. Following that confirmation of receipt, you will only be contacted if a need arises and your EoI has been prioritised for further consideration for the relevant role.

Your EoI will be kept on file until for at least 24 months. Please advise by email if you would like your EoI removed at any time.

Applicable policies

Policies applicable to Monash University and other entities within the Monash Group can be found at www.monash.edu/policy-bank/home. Your attention is drawn particularly to the following: 

(a)                Behaviours in the Workplace Procedure;

(b)                Cyber Security Management Policy;

(c)                Equity, Diversity and Anti-Discrimination Policy;

(d)                Ethics Statement Policy;

(e)                Fraud and Corruption Control Policy;

(f)                 Integrity and Respect Policy;

(g)                Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy;

(h)                Media and Social Media Policy;

(i)                 Responsible Conduct of Research Policy 

                    (in so far as those in Governance Roles are invited to be involved in various research forums); and

(j)                 Whistleblower Policy.

Probity Check Requirements, Data Collection and Privacy

Applicants are advised that probity checks must be successfully completed before a candidate can be appointed to a Governance Role. This includes a:

• National Police Check;
• Check of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) Register of persons prohibited or disqualified by ASIC under the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth);
• Check of the Australian Financial Security Authority National Personal Insolvency Index, which contains information about proceedings and administrations under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth);a Declaration of Private Interests; and
• a Privacy Consent including provision of personal and diversity information.

You will be invited to disclose personal diversity information about yourself during the application process. You are not obliged to disclose such information, but it might be relevant to your EoI. The collection and handling of this personal information will be consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and the Public Records Act 1973 (Vic).

Other Relevant Information

More information about Monash University and the broader Monash Group can be found at www.monash.edu or in the latest annual report of Monash University at www.monash.edu/about/governance/2023-annual-report.

Applications Close: Monday 25 November 2024, 11:55pm AEDT