Science & Technology Australia will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on 14 November 2024.
This year, we welcome nominations for the following positions:
- President-Elect;
- Board Director (2 positions available in 2024).
The nominations committee of the STA Board has provided the following advice to members
The nominations committee has conducted a thorough review of the Board’s skills matrix and identified the following key skills as highly desirable to complement the existing capabilities on the Board and guide the organisation into the future:
- Government relations and policy advocacy
- Leadership in the STEM sector
- Business development and strategy
In addition to these priority areas, the following core skills and knowledge are valuable in nominees:
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Financial literacy and acumen
- Human resources management and leadership
- Risk management and compliance
- Legal expertise
The Board recognises the importance of diversity in its composition, including gender, cultural background and professional experience. We encourage applications from individuals who can contribute to this diversity.
While it is not expected that any single nominee possesses all the identified skills, candidates are asked to clearly articulate in their applications which of these skills and experiences they can bring to the Board, providing specific examples where possible.
You can view the current STA Board Directors here.
To be eligible to serve as an STA Board Director, you must be a member or employee of an STA member organisation. A full list of eligible organisations is here.
Read more information about the nomination process here, which includes the nomination form. This is located in the members-only area of the STA website, and you will need to register if you haven’t already done so.
Key dates
1 October 2024 – Board nominations open.
1 November 2024 – Board nominations close.
6 November 2024 – Online voting opens.
14 November 2024 – STA Annual General Meeting: online voting closes 15 minutes after the beginning of the AGM. Election results announced during the AGM.
