Call for Expressions of Interest – Board Committees
About The Company
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee. CACGEL is responsible for a key dimension of the Archdiocese's educational ministry, mission and governance through its 56 schools, nine early learning centres, three school aged care services and a central Catholic Education Office based in Forrest, ACT. Collectively the schools, early learning centres and school aged care services educate more than 22,817 students across the ACT and NSW on an annual basis, with over 4,000 employees employed to support the delivery of an authentic Catholic education to these students.
About The Board Of Directors And Board Committees
The Board of CACGEL is responsible for governing the Company. The Board has established three Board Committees that assist the Board to monitor the activities of the Company, to provide oversight on matters within each committee's area of responsibility and to offer advice to the Board on matters relevant to the governance of the company.
Mission, People and Learning Committee:
The Mission, People and Learning Committee focuses on matters relating to Catholic identity, faith formation, educational excellence, safeguarding, and workforce strategies. The Committee provides oversight of student outcomes, pedagogy and curriculum, and the wellbeing and professional development of staff across the organisation. Its primary focus is on our overriding mission imperatives in terms of Catholic identity and educational attainment.
Audit and Risk Committee:
The Audit and Risk Committee provide oversight of the company's financial reporting, internal controls, audit functions, and enterprise risk management framework. The Committee monitors compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and reviews the effectiveness of risk management systems across the Company. Its primary focus is on accountability and current/past performance.
Finance and Infrastructure Committee:
The Finance and Infrastructure Committee oversees the company's financial performance, budgeting, investment strategies, and capital management. The Committee advises on infrastructure projects, property matters, and ensures the sustainable financial management of the Companies resources. Its primary focus is on future needs and sustainability.
About The Opportunity
The Board is calling for expressions of interest from those individuals interested in participating in the ministry and mission of education within the Archdiocese as a member of a Board Committee. The Board is particularly interested in those individuals that have an interest or experience in the governance of a large Company, and relevant background or expertise in the following areas: Health & Safety; Safeguarding; Finance; Accounting; Building, Construction or Project Management; Governance; Information and Communications Technology Audit and Risk; or Executive Management.
Applications from those with diverse backgrounds and former Chief Financial Officers (CFO) or Chief Executive Officers (CEO) would be especially welcome.
Board Committee members should be able to demonstrate commitment to the mission of Catholic Education within the Archdiocese, be prepared to participate in induction, training, and faith formation, and be dedicated to working with the Board to further the best long-term interests of the company. Committee members will receive a nominated sitting fee in recognition of the time required to prepare for and attend Committee meetings. Committee meetings will predominantly take place outside of core business hours with a minimum of four and a maximum of eight meetings anticipated each year.
Application Process
If you are interested in becoming a Board Committee member, please provide a one to two page expression of interest detailing why you are interested in becoming a Board Committee member and the background, skills and experience that you would bring to a Board Committee, and a copy of your resume/CV, by no later than
Sunday 8 February 20
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. The application should indicate the applicant's preferred Committees in order of priority if there is more than one that is being considered.
Remote attendance at meetings is possible for at least some meetings, so local and interstate applicants are encouraged to apply.
For further information, or to obtain an overview of the scope of work of a particular Board Committee please contact Sarah Meier, Company Secretary at or via phone on