The National Imaging Facility Governing Board is seeking to appoint one new independent member.
Independent Board members:
- are not salaried employees of any of the Partners who are signatories under the UJV or has not been a salaried employee for the last 2 years;
- do not have any interest or any business or other relationship with any of the Partners or members of the National Imaging Facility that could or could reasonably be perceived to interfere with independent exercise of judgement;
- are able to take a broad, national, collaborative perspective in overseeing the implementation of National Imaging Facility plans and act in the best interest of National Imaging Facility as a whole.
Persons holding an Honorary title or other position at an institute that is formally affiliated with a National Imaging Facility Partner who meet the criteria for independence listed above may be eligible for appointment to the Board.
The role of the Board is to provide oversight and strategic guidance across all National Imaging Facility activities and investments. Board members have extensive experience in setting and implementing scientific strategy and are forward looking, seeking to ensure National Imaging Facility strategic investments support cutting-edge technologies which meet the changing needs of its users and stakeholders.
Responsibilities of Board Members
- Provide oversight and strategic direction to National Imaging Facility
- Attend four quarterly board meetings per year (two in person, two online), an annual strategy day meeting and any out-of-session meetings that may be scheduled from time to time
- Contribute as Chair or member of Board sub-committees if requested
Desired Experience and Attributes
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and senior professional standing in a relevant field or profession.
- An in depth understanding of the importance of science & research in building Australia’s capability in innovation.
- Experience in governance and management of not-for-profit organisations.
- Ability to act as an advocate in stakeholder discussions and to foster collaborative relationships between industry, government and academia both nationally and internationally.
- An understanding of the workings of federal and state governments and the higher education sector and research institutions, especially those related to publicly funded infrastructures will be highly regarded.
Specific Skills
Additionally, National Imaging Facility is seeking a Board member with specific skills to complement those of its existing board members including:
- Industry experience in a health and medical domain
- Experience in research commercialisation and entrepreneurship
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical sector and clinical trials
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Applications close COB 28 April 2025.