About the board

The Authority is an independent statutory body established under the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018 (the Act) to create a portable long service benefits scheme for the community services, contract cleaning and security sectors (covered sectors). The Authority became operational on 1 July 2019 and works with the Governing Board to administer the scheme.

Under the Act, the Governing Board has specific responsibility for governance, strategic planning and risk management for the Authority, including setting the levy to be paid by relevant employers and contract workers. This levy funds the scheme. The Governing Board is also responsible for advising the Minister for Industrial Relations in relation to long service benefits affecting employees working within the three covered industries, including reciprocal arrangements with other similar schemes.

Implementation of the portable long service benefits scheme is supported by Industrial Relations Victoria within the Department of Treasury and Finance.

About the role

Ordinary Members of the Governing Board will have the following responsibilities:

• Attend scheduled board meetings
• Ensure adequate preparation for board meetings to be able to contribute, clearly articulate points of view or concerns and work collaboratively with other board members and relevant stakeholders as required.
• Demonstrate Victorian Public Sector values on behalf of the Authority in all interactions

Who we're looking for

Applicants for the role will be shortlisted on the basis of high-level skills, experience and knowledge in relation to the following criteria:

• Deep knowledge of one or more of the covered sectors
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to represent the needs and interests of employees for one of the covered sectors
• Demonstrated accountability, integrity and honesty
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking and planning
• Previous experience as a board member
• Knowledge of industrial relations instruments at the Federal and State level
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas - legal practice, finance or accounting, public administration or governance

Desirable skills and attributes:

• Experience within the financial services sector
• Experience in the administration of funds and investments, risk management stakeholder management, community engagement

What you need to apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a short cover letter outlining their skills, experience and relevant knowledge to the role by addressing the key selection criteria.

Applicants must also include a letter from an appropriate organisation of employees supporting their nomination. An applicant is not required to be an officer or employee of the organisation making the nomination.

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

A position description is attached.