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Independent Sub Committee Members 2024

We’re recruiting Independent Sub Committee Members.

Now seeking Expressions of Interest.

Applications extended – now closing on 5pm Friday 18 October 2024.
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The CVGT Employment Board of Directors.
A subset of the Board meets on a quarterly basis for the sub committee meetings.

Connecting more people to meaningful work for 40 years.

About CVGT Employment

CVGT Employment is a not for profit, for purpose employment service provider with corporate headquarters in Bendigo, Central Victoria. We operate numerous employment programs, both federally and state funded, across 88 separate locations from Southwest Sydney, Southern NSW, most of regional Victoria, Melbourne and Tasmania.

Our purpose is to connect more people to meaningful work, and we do this by working with some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and diverse members of the communities we operate within. We provide employment support to a range of diversity groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and youth, to name a few.

In 2023, we were awarded Inclusive Employer status by the Diversity Council of Australia.

Our workforce of over 350 people delivers our services while guided by our vision, purpose and our core values of Do the Right Thing, Community Matters, Better Together, Find a Way and Genuine Care. There is a resilience in our workforce and a drive to support our participants.  When asked in the 2024 Employee Survey if CVGT Employment was a “truly great place to work”, 71% of respondents answered Yes.

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Our Board Sub Committees

CVGT Employment has four board sub committees, each of which focus on key areas of strategy and governance and provides advice and guidance to the Board. The sub committees work closely with relevant CVGT Employment senior managers and independent advisors.

Sub committee meetings are usually held online, during business hours, for between two and three hours. A meeting schedule is provided in advance, with sub committees meeting between four and seven times in a 12 month period.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for independent sub committee members to add to the expertise and perspective provided by these committees and to complement the skills and knowledge provided by CVGT Employment directors.

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Audit & Risk Sub Committee

Responsible for compliance, internal controls, and risk management.

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Finance Sub Committee

Responsible for the rigorous review and monitoring of CVGT Employment quarterly finance reports, the external financial audit, and the budget.

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Investment Sub Committee

Responsible for monitoring and managing CVGT Employment’s investment portfolio and Investment Policy.

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People & Culture Sub Committee
People & Culture Sub Committee

Responsible for Board governance practices of CVGT Employment, with an emphasis on board recruitment, performance, and development.

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Expression of Interest Process

1

Submit your application

Provide a CV / resume and a cover letter to the CVGT Governance Team, no later than COB 18 October 2024.

2

Evaluation and interview

Expressions of interest will be evaluated by a panel of CVGT Employment Board directors.

Suitable applicants will be contacted by telephone in the first instance.  
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to meet in person or online for further discussions.

3

Appointment

Independent sub committee members are appointed by a resolution of the CVGT Employment Board.

Terms of appointment are from the day of appointment to the first Board meeting after the AGM each year and may be renewed as many times as the Board deems appropriate.

What to include in your application

Please provide a CV or resume and a cover letter to the CVGT Employment Governance Team that includes:

  • Which sub committee(s) you are interested in,
  • Why you are interested in CVGT Employment, and
  • What you will bring to the sub committee(s).

Remuneration

Independent sub committee members are remunerated in accordance with CVGT Employment’s Board Remuneration Policy and receive a payment of approximately $620 for each meeting attended.

Role expectations

CVGT Employment independent sub committee members are expected to prepare, attend and actively participate in all sub committee meetings. From time to time, additional events or activities (for example a board workshop or professional development activity) may be required. Sub committee members with specific expertise may also be asked to provide out-of-session advice, support or guidance from time to time.

Sub committee papers and meeting materials are provided one week before meetings and can be extensive. Accommodation for accessibility will be made available as required and practicable. Sub committee members can expect to spend four to six hours in meeting preparation and research per meeting.

New independent sub committee members will be provided with a comprehensive induction program and will be assigned a ‘board buddy’ for support and mentoring in the first year.

Independent Sub Committee Members must comply with all CVGT Employment policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Policy, Confidentiality Policy and Privacy Policy.

Learn more about our Sub Committees

To submit your application, please provide a CV / resume and a cover letter to the CVGT Employment Governance Team, no later than COB 11 October 2024.

To obtain further information regarding these roles please contact the CVGT Employment Governance Team, by email at [email protected].

Audit & Risk Sub Committee

Description

The Audit & Risk Sub Committee holds responsibility for compliance, internal controls, and risk management. CVGT Employment has a comprehensive and strategic Internal Audit program, with approximately four internal audits on specific business areas per year.

The Audit & Risk Sub Committee also holds responsibility for the development and review of the majority of CVGT Employment’s governance and compliance policies and for CVGT Employment’s Strategic Risk Management, with a strong focus on cybersecurity. Note that CVGT Employment’s annual financial audit is overseen by the Finance Sub-Committee.

Desirable skills and experience

  • Previous experience on a Board or committee

Plus one or more of the following

  • AICD, GIA, or other relevant professional membership
  • Corporate Risk Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Internal audit/compliance
  • Finance Management
  • Relevant legal skills, expertise
  • Relevant experience or knowledge of the employment services sector, disability sector, Apprentices/Trainees/VET sector and/or other community services

Finance Sub Committee

Description

The Finance Sub Committee holds responsibility for the rigorous review and monitoring of CVGT Employment quarterly finance reports, the external financial audit, and the budget.

The Finance Sub Committee also makes recommendations to the Board regarding CVGT Employment’s philanthropic annual Community Grants program.  Supporting the ongoing strengthening and continuous improvement of CVGT Employment’s financial reporting, forecasting and analysis is a key focus area for 2025.

Desirable skills and experience

  • Previous experience on a Board or committee

Plus one or more of the following

  • AICD, GIA, or other relevant professional membership
  • Corporate Risk Management
  • Finance Management
  • Relevant experience or knowledge of the employment services sector, disability sector, Apprentices/Trainees/VET sector
  • Experience Working as a CFO for a complex organisation
  • Experience as a Director or Executive/Senior Manager
  • Experience with business or government contractual obligations and processes

Investment Sub Committee

Description

The Investment Sub Committee holds responsibility for monitoring and managing CVGT Employment’s investment portfolio and Investment Policy.

In addition, the sub committee has a priority focus on building the organisation’s capacity and strategy in the areas of social impact and social enterprise investments. 

Desirable skills and experience

  • Previous experience on a Board or committee

Plus one or more of the following

  • AICD, GIA, or other relevant professional membership
  • Finance Management
  • Social Enterprise/Impact knowledge and expertise
  • Financial Investment knowledge (markets, securities, risk & return, advice, portfolio reporting)
  • Property Investment knowledge (markets, leases, insurances)
  • Social, Impact and ESG Investing
  • Investment compliance knowledge (Governing Acts, Taxation and Planning)
  • Commercial acumen

People & Culture Sub Committee

Description

The People & Culture Sub Committee holds responsibility for board governance practices of CVGT Employment, with an emphasis on board recruitment, performance, and development.

The sub committee is also responsible for oversight of CVGT Employment’s workplace health and safety, and for monitoring and supporting organisational culture.  A priority focus is diversity and inclusion across CVGT Employment and supporting our staff in a challenging and dynamic operating environment.

Desirable skills and experience

  • Previous experience on a Board or committee

Plus one or more of the following

  • AICD, GIA, or other relevant professional membership
  • Corporate Risk Management
  • Human Resources
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Relevant experience or knowledge of the employment services sector, disability sector, Apprentices/Trainees/VET and/or community services sectors
  • Expertise in organisational diversity, inclusion and access
  • Employment or workplace health and safety law
  • Experience managing organisational culture
  • Executive Management recruitment, retention
  • Board succession planning and recruitment

Better Together – Join our team and together we can make a difference.  

Working with CVGT Employment is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity for you to make a difference in people’s lives. You will love being part of a team that is committed to caring for its people and its communities – as well as caring about you.

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