The Victorian Interpreting and Translating Service (VITS) LanguageLoop is a Victorian Government-owned language services provider with a 40-year history of delivering high-quality interpreting and translation services. VITS LanguageLoop offers a network of over 3,600 professional interpreters who speak over 190 languages and is committed to supporting and promoting equal participation and access for people with limited English proficiency.
About the role The Chairperson leads the Board in governing the organisation, offering sound advice to guide its strategic direction and ensure financial sustainability. Responsibilities include shaping organisational priorities, enhancing engagement, overseeing governance and risk management, making strategic commercial decisions, and evaluating the organisation's performance. The role involves expert facilitation and oversight of Board deliberations and decisions, with significant preparation, consultation, and collaboration with the CEO and Board members outside the formal pre-set meeting schedule.
Who we're looking for 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. Your alignment with public sector values is essential, particularly in maintaining impartiality and ensuring that decisions and actions are carried out with the highest integrity.
An understanding of public sector administration and governance is highly regarded, particularly within the context of language or human services with a focus on customer centricity. As a Chair, you are recognised for steering groups towards effective decision-making in a respectful and collaborative manner. You are adept at enabling others to share their lived experiences and specialist knowledge, while working proactively with all stakeholders and synthesising complex information into useful chunks. You are passionate about fostering an Australian society where diversity is valued, and language is not a barrier to full and equal participation for all.
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are encouraged from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and from LGBTIQA+ people.
What you need to apply Apply online via and scroll down to this role. For more information and requirements, see the Candidate Information Pack . You must address the headings required in your CV (4-5 pages preferred) and complete the application form . Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.
The Application Form is used in place of a cover letter; you do not need to submit a separate cover letter. Please submit your Application Form in place of a Cover Letter (lodge the form where it says 'Cover Letter' through the SHK application point).
Your documents must be submitted in Microsoft WORD format . We cannot accept handwritten applications. Applications close 30th September 2024.
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