Equal Workplaces Advisory Council Chairperson

Exciting opportunity to join the Equal Workplaces Advisory Council (Council) as ChairpersonThe Council is a non-statutory advisory body promoting gender pay equity in Victorian workplaces. In 2015, Victoria became the first Australian state to develop a Gender Equity Strategy. In March 2017, the Equal Workplaces Advisory Council was set up as a part of this strategy. The council consists of 12 experts from public and private sector organisations. It advises the Minister for Industrial Relations on initiatives that will tackle:the gap in women's pay.The Department of Treasury and Finance invite members of the community to nominate to become Chairperson of the Council.About the roleThe Council Chairperson will lead and assist council members in developing advice on gender pay equity in Victorian workplaces for the Minister for Industrial Relations. Members are appointed by the Minister for Industrial Relations for a term of up to three years.Who we're looking forApplicants should demonstrate skills and expertise in areas such as leadership, governance, community engagement, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Applicants should also have a deep knowledge of industrial relations laws at the State and Federal level and understanding of pay equity issues, equality, and productivity within the workplace.What you need to applyApplicants can apply online via the 'Join a Public Board' website at https://www.boards.vic.gov.au/ (under 'Search Board Vacancies') and complete the following steps:register an account on the 'Join a Public Board' website prior to applying online. Once you have registered an account with Join a Public Board, please click the apply online button on the vacancy page.download and read this position description as well as the 'Information for Applicants' document before applying.upload a current curriculum vitae with their application.upload a short cover letter outlining their skills, experience, and knowledge relevant to the role.If shortlisted, applicants will be required to undertake probity checks.For more information, please contact Hugh Horsfall, Principal Policy Adviser, Industrial Relations Victoria on ****** must be submitted via the Join a Public Board website by 11.59pm on Wednesday, 21 August 2024.
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