We're looking for 3 Directors to sit on our Board.
Our Board has 3 Directors completing their current terms in May 2021. Our Board is a skills-based Board. We have 2 vacancies for non-pharmacist community members and 1 for a pharmacy academic.
The Board usually meets 4 times a year in Canberra or by Zoom. We provide Directors with modest remuneration, economy air travel, accommodation (where necessary) and out of pocket expenses for meeting attendance. Directors are expected to also take on Committees and Working groups as needed.
For an application form and information pack, please contact Jeanne Edwards, Company Secretary and Executive Officer, CompanySecretary@pharmacycouncil.org.au or phone 02 6188 4288.
Applications are due midnight AEST 16 April 2021.
Please provide:
Please declare any potential conflicts of interest (including positions on boards of national organisations and how you may manage these conflicts), and the names of two referees who can attest to your ability to be a Director.
All applicants must abide by the expectations of a Company Director, as defined by the Corporations Act 2001, and be residents of Australia. Short-listed applicants may be invited for an interview with the Board Selection Committee as part of the process before recommendation to the Board.
Applicants who have membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors may be prioritised. We also strongly encourage persons who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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General Governance skills |
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Demonstrated company governance experience, strong financial literacy and understanding of risk management |
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Demonstrated integrity and understanding of the duty of care of a director |
Personal Attributes |
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Defined reasons to become a director of the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) and ability to advocate for the future direction of APC both domestically and internationally |
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be an active contributor |
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Specific Skills and attributes |
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Demonstrated leadership as a respected pharmacy academic and educator (one position) |
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Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of accounting knowledge including qualifications in this area (one position) |
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Ability to represent a broad perspective of consumer and patient need (two positions) |
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An understanding of the health sector and the role of the pharmacist (all positions) |
We are an independent accreditation authority for pharmacy education and training. Through our strategic directions, our mission is to advance and assure quality in pharmacy education. With over 30 years’ experience we play a key role in protecting the public safety by ensuring high standards of pharmacy education.
We are a Company limited by guarantee and a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission. The APC Board is responsible for governance of the company and the accreditation functions assigned to us under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.