Role length: Part-time, 3 years
Meetings: Monthly, Half day meetings
Location: Melbourne CBD, online or another location
Salary: Salary not specified
About the board The Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board (the Board) is a public independent board that plays a critical role in maintaining the safety of the Voluntary Assisted Dying program and importantly provides advice to the Minister for Health and/or the Secretary, Department of Health in relation to the operation of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (the Act).
About the role As a Chairperson, you will demonstrate your expertise in areas such as governance, leadership, clinical guidance, quality and safety, research, and community engagement.
The Board Chair leads the Board in delivering its functions under the Act. The Chair is responsible for providing leadership and ensuring the Board operates effectively, meets its obligations, and serves the public interest. The Chair oversees Board meetings, ensures compliance with statutory requirements, and is the representative for the Board when liaising with the Minister and Secretary. The role requires a commitment of 1-2 days/week to fully exercise the duties required.
Who we're looking for Key Selection Criteria Demonstrated experience leading high-functioning boards, that support accountability, relationships, corporate and clinical governance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Experience working in a high-risk legislative compliance context. Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate government processes. Expertise or qualifications that would be advantageous to the operation of the Board. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex, and queer people. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.
What you need to apply Applications must be submitted via the Join a public board website by clicking 'Apply now'. All applicants are required to register through the Join a Public Board website and submit the following:
Resume Completed Privacy Consent form Applications close: Sunday 26 January 2025
Interviews will be conducted in February 2025.
At the completion of the application process, the Department will recommend to the Minister for Health the most appropriate candidate based on skills and diversity that is able to fulfill the statutory roles and functions of the Board. The Minister will determine the final appointment.
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