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Selection Process

​The Nominations Committee of the Board is responsible for making recommendations to the Board regarding new members. The Committee makes recommendations based on skills criteria, having regard to gender balance and current vacancies.

The Board welcomes expressions of interest on an ongoing basis from interested and suitably qualified people from within the Woodleigh community and from the wider community. Expressions of interest will be added to the pool of potential candidates for the Board to consider when vacancies become available.

The Board is open to expressions of interest from people with governance experience and competencies in one or more of the following areas

  • Governance, compliance and legal
  • Organisational development and culture
  • Finance, accounting and risk management
  • Property and development
  • Brand and marketing
  • Education
  • Strategy and business development
  • Information technology
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Sustainability

All Board members must declare conflicts of interest. No Board member receives any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses in their role as a Board member. All positions are voluntary. Woodleigh is an unlisted public charitable company limited by guarantee and administered by ASIC and the ACNC. Directors of Woodleigh are subject to the same obligations as directors of public companies, including obligations of confidentiality and good faith.

Board members ensure good governance of the school, oversee strategic direction, ensure compliance, set the budget and must maintain confidentiality. The Board members must understand the separation of governance and management.

Board meetings are held approximately 8 times a year and the Finance and Executive Committee meet an additional 8-10 times a year. Nominations and Project Control Committee meet when required. Board members are elected for a 3 year term.

Expressions of interest can be forwarded to chair@woodleigh.vic.edu.au

Please include your connection to Woodleigh, employment history, any previous director or governance roles, your skill set and your CV.