Remuneration:
Voluntary (unpaid)

Organisation Type:
Not-for-profit (national)

Sector:
Professional/Member Services

About the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE):
The Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) is the peak industry body representing organisations that recruit and develop Australian graduates and interns. Our current membership comprises over 450 organisations, including a variety of large and small employers across a wide range of industries in both the private and public sectors. The AAGE’s day-to-day activities are managed by the CEO and a small team of staff.

About our AAGE Strategy:
In 2026, the AAGE will launch a new 2-3 year strategy with a continued focus on evolving the organisation to operate as a mature peak industry body. The implementation of this strategy is based on four key platforms being: Amplify Member Value, High Impact Advocacy, Partner to Elevate Success and be a Progressive Organisation.

Role of the Board:
A well-established Board, its primary role is to:

• Provide effective governance of the AAGE and safeguard the interests of its members, staff and stakeholders.
• Lead by example and set ethical standards of behaviour and responsible decision making.
• Appoint, provide leadership to and evaluate the performance of the CEO.
• Review, approve and evaluate the AAGE’s strategy, annual budget and financial integrity.
• Recognise and oversee the effective management of the AAGE’s enterprise risks.
• Approve and evaluate policies and procedures relevant to the AAGE’s governance, risk and compliance systems.
• Appoint the AAGE’s Company Secretary and Auditor.
• Appoint Board members and undertake Board succession planning.
• Board structure:
• Up to five (5) Member Directors + up to two (2) Independent Non-Executive Directors. The Board shall consist of not less than three (3) and not more than (7) Directors.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be the nominated AAGE member representative (Primary Member) for a Full Member (Employer) organisation.

Hours:
The Board meets once every 6 weeks via teleconference for a period of 2 hours. Directors may also participate in Board Committees, Annual Board Strategy Day (face to face), and periodic AAGE business events. Total anticipated hours required per month would be 5 to 10 hours.

Location:
Anywhere within Australia.

Experience, competencies and skills:
Mandatory for all AAGE Member Directors

• Experience in and passion for the early careers industry and the impact it can have at an organisational and national level.
• Passion for the AAGE – its purpose and it’s values.
• Active participation in the AAGE community.
• Knowledge of directors’ legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities.
• Strategic thinking – ability to review strategy through constructive questioning and suggestion and contribute to the effective Board decision making.
• Finance – ability to read and comprehend company accounts and financial reporting requirements.
• Legal – ability to read and comprehend regulatory and corporate compliance requirements.
• Integrity – acting ethically and with appropriate independence.
• Communication – ability to communicate effectively.
• Collaboration – ability to contribute actively as a team member, with the curiosity to ask questions and the courage to participate in robust discussions where required.
• Emotional intelligence – strong self-awareness, self-management, empathy and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial judgement – good business acumen and an ability to synthesise complex information.
• Risk management – experience in managing enterprise risks.
• Support from your management/organisation to be part of the AAGE Board.

Highly desirable for this role

• Digital & Data – experience with digital innovation and social media.
• Business Development.
• Experience working with professional/member and not-for-profit organisations.

How to apply/more information:

Email your Expression of Interest to chair@aage.com.au by 8.00pm AEDT Friday 13th February. Please include:

• Your Resume
• Overview of your experience in industry and the skills you will bring to the Board
• Why you would like to join the AAGE Board

More information about the AAGE is available at www.aage.com.au.

More information about the AAGE’s Governance, including its Constitution and current Board members, is available here.

Please contact Joanne Dean on 0439 018 978 or via the email address above for more information about the role.