EOI: AOPA Board Director
Expressions of Interest: AOPA Board Director
The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is currently seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for a suitably qualified person to join the AOPA Board.
About AOPA
AOPA is a not-for-profit organisation whose vision is a clinically safe, effective, and connected Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) profession that meets the needs of consumers that require O&P services.
We focus on supporting members through certification, education, and representation activities to enable them to fulfil their role in Australia’s healthcare system.
Due to the completion of the term of an existing member, the Board seeks to appoint a new Board member. All Board members are required to also sit on either the People and Culture Committee or Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.
Independent Board members are appointed for an initial two-year term, with the option of a further term. AOPA strongly encourages applicants with a disability to apply for this role.
Purpose of Board Committees
The purpose of the People and Culture Committee (P&C) is to assist the Board in discharging its oversight responsibilities in respect of:
► The organisation’s people strategy, including being an organisation that can attract talent, develop and retain that talent and the organisations’ culture is inclusive, diverse and ethical;
► Ensuring the policies and practices associated with the people strategy are consistent with the organisation’s values and prescribed culture and support tis long-term sustainable success;
► Oversight of the formation and reporting of the Ethics Committee and Ethics Approval Committee.
The purpose of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (FRA) is to assist the Board in discharging its oversight responsibilities in respect of:
► The integrity of the organisation’s financial management and reporting, including the review and approval of the annual budget;
► The effectiveness of the organisation’s internal controls and financial risk management;
► The conduct of the independent audit process including recommending the appointment and assessment of the performance of the external auditor; and
► Risk management practices across the organisation.
Eligibility requirements for members
The Board member would ideally have significant skills, experience, and qualifications in one or more of the following areas:
► Not-For-Profit Governance (highly desired)
► Communication
► High level advocacy
► Information Technology and cyber security
Please note this is a voluntary role. The Board currently meets six times per year (approx. 2 hours) and P&C/FRA committees an additional four/six times per year (approx. 1.5 hours). Board meetings are virtual with two face-to-face planning days per year.
If you have an interest in joining us to govern the peak professional body regulating the orthotic/prosthetic profession in Australia, then we encourage you to submit an EOI for the above role. Please submit an EOI with a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to
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