Member Login - Account - Logout

Science and Technology Australia
  • Home
  • About STA
    • Who is STA?
    • Our history
    • Alliances and Partnerships
    • Board
    • Governance
    • Reconciliation Action Plan
    • Work for us
    • Policy Vision
    • Policy Wins
  • News and Publications
    • Latest news
    • Reports and publications
  • Our Programs
    • Science Meets Parliament
    • Parliamentary Friends of Science
    • Superstars of STEM
    • Science Policy Fellows Alumni
    • Super STEM communicator workshop
    • STEM Ambassadors
  • Events
    • Science Meets Parliament
  • Membership
    • Our Members
    • Why be a member?
    • Member Benefits Program
    • Join STA
    • Member How-to Guides
    • Login to member portal
    • Register for member portal
  • Contact
  • Home
  • About STA
    • Who is STA?
    • Our history
    • Alliances and Partnerships
    • Board
    • Governance
    • Reconciliation Action Plan
    • Work for us
    • Policy Vision
    • Policy Wins
  • News and Publications
    • Latest news
    • Reports and publications
  • Our Programs
    • Science Meets Parliament
    • Parliamentary Friends of Science
    • Superstars of STEM
    • Science Policy Fellows Alumni
    • Super STEM communicator workshop
    • STEM Ambassadors
  • Events
    • Science Meets Parliament
  • Membership
    • Our Members
    • Why be a member?
    • Member Benefits Program
    • Join STA
    • Member How-to Guides
    • Login to member portal
    • Register for member portal
  • Contact
13 February 2020

STA Finance, Audit and Risk Committee: call for a member representative

pentitle

Science & Technology Australia is seeking a member representative to join our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. The committee is responsible for providing high-level guidance and advice to the President and Board of STA in relation to financial management of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a committee advising a national Board with high-level exposure to the science and technology sector and to gain governance experience without carrying the time and fiduciary responsibility of a formal Board position.

Chaired by the Treasurer, the Committee reviews and advises the Board and its delegated Executive Committee on financial management and sustainability, controls to prevent and detect fraud and errors, external financial reporting requirements including audits, risk management and mitigation and compliance. It also serves as an avenue for whistle blowing.

Appointment for a member representative is for two years, with eligibility for reappointment up to a total of four years. Committee members are required to participate in a minimum of four committee meetings per year and as required by special circumstance (via video conference).

Candidates wishing to apply to join the Committee should be a member of, or employed by, an STA member organisation and address the following criteria in a statement that is no more than two pages:

Selection Criteria

  • An understanding of NGO structure and responsibilities
  • An understanding of reporting requirements for government grants
  • An interest in supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics
  • Board or committee experience would be valued but is not essential

Remuneration
This position is not remunerated. Any expenses incurred in meeting committee requirements will be covered by STA.
Send your statement and brief biography (200 words approx.) to info@sta.org.au before applications close at 11:59pm, 28 February 2020.


We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse faith, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and LGBTIQA+ identified STEM professionals.
Please view the Terms of Reference for the Committee and the STA Constitution before applying.

Share
Previous StoryAustralia’s bushfire response: science offers solutions
Next StoryMore women in engineering could solve Australia’s infrastructure boom skills shortage

Related Articles

  • A group of people wearing personal protective equipment, such as lab coats and safety glasses, stand around a work table in an engineering or robotics-type lab, sharing a diversity of ideas about prototypes and documents.
    A tax incentive to accelerate diversity in Australia's workforce
  • Pink 'Yes' icon on blue background supporting the Voice to Parliament.
    How you can support an Indigenous Voice

ABOUT US

Science & Technology Australia (STA) is Australia’s peak body in science and technology. We represent more than 115,000 scientists and technologists. STA is an influential voice for evidence and expertise in public policy.

Recent news

  • A tax incentive to accelerate diversity in Australia’s workforce
  • How you can support an Indigenous Voice
  • Set a 3% R&D target and double the dollars for discoveries

Our members

  • All Members
  • Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Aquatic Sciences
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemical Sciences
  • General Science and Technology
  • Geographical and Geological Sciences
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Medical and Cognitive Sciences
  • Physical Sciences
  • Plant and Ecological Sciences
  • Technological Sciences

Search for news

Most popular

  • Universities Accord an epic fail on research
  • Strong interest from Parliament generates record-breaking intake of STEM Ambassadors
  • Australians urge business to back science
  • Round 2 of the National Industry PhD Program
  • Photo story: The launch of National Science Week 2023

Sign up to our newsletter

STA PRIVACY POLICY

OTHER STA POLICIES

Science and Technology Australia Limited (ACN 664 679 056 and ABN 71 626 822 845) (STA) is a company limited by guarantee. STA was formerly known as Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies Inc and was authorised under section 82 of the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT) to transfer its registration under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to its new company structure on 3 January 2023.

Registered charity logo
Click here for more info
  • HOME
  • News and media releases
  • Become a member
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Copyright © 2023 Science & Technology Australia. All Rights Reserved