Expression of Interest – AAP Executive Committee Positions
The AAP Executive Committee's role is to manage and administer the day-to-day operations of the AAP, by facilitating the work of the Operating Committees to ensure the AAP achieves its objects as outlined in the Constitution. The Executive determines matters, or makes recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and to the Board, regarding the direction and operations of the AAP. Individually and as a committee, they lead, direct, coordinate and control the operations and performance and manage the Association in accordance with the policies, strategy and plans approved by the Board.
All members of the Executive are expected to attend monthly meetings (9-10 per year, held via Zoom), with other tasks allocated that are aligned to the position description. The time commitment will vary each month and depending on the role held by an individual. On average, it is anticipated a time commitment of 1-2 hours per week would be necessary.
For more information, see key governance documents here, including the Executive Charter.
Expressions of Interest are now open for two Executive Committee positions –
Regional Director Australia and Ordinary Member – listed below.
- Duration: 3 years with the option to renew.
- To apply, provide a short statement about your suitability for the role/s via this FORM
- Nominations will be reviewed by the AAP’s Succession Planning and Nominations committee who advise the CEO who will then make a recommendation to the Board.
- Deadline for Applications – Friday 16 August 2024
Regional Director – Australia
One of the three Regional Director positions is currently vacant on the AAP Executive Committee, for Australia.
Responsibilities include:
- Attending meetings of the Heads network (held quarterly);
- Reporting on matters concerning their Region to the Executive Committee and Heads network;
- Monitoring their regional sector (Government, Public Service Departments, Granting Agencies etc.);
- Developing and sustaining relationships with relevant HASS bodies (Academies, Deans’ Associations etc.);
- Providing advice to the Executive on whether AAP submissions or actions relevant to their Region are warranted;
- Drafting or organising submissions and responses to higher education sector issues as appropriate on the recommendation of the Executive; and
- Providing the General Manager with appropriate information and documentation on Regional concerns and activities.
Ordinary Member – Executive Liaison - AAP Postgraduate & Undergraduate Committees
One of three Ordinary Member positions is currently vacant on the AAP Executive committee with liaison responsibility for the AAP’s Postgraduate and Undergraduate Committees.
Responsibilities include:
- Attending General Operating Committees meetings (held quarterly);
- Being a point of contact for their committees, providing advice and reporting back to the Executive;
- Providing feedback to their Operating Committees arising from Executive Committee meetings;
- Monitoring the Operational Plan and following up with their committees with respect to progress against the Operational Plan; and
- Providing the General Manager with appropriate information and documentation of committee concerns and activities.
Terms of Reference for the AAP Postgraduate and Undergraduate Committee.
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