ACS needs you

ACS has a number of volunteer representative positions available on various boards and committess, as well as on IFIP and Standards Australia.

ACS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Calls for Expressions of Interest

· Do you want a chance to help shape the future of the ICT profession in Australia, providing advice to all levels of government and industry?

· Do you see the challenges facing local ICT students, workers and businesses, and think you could be part of the solution?

· Would you like the chance to work with some of Australia’s most brilliant minds on some of the key challenges affecting the ICT sector?

· Are you a thought leader in your field, who can represent thousands of professionals in the nation’s fastest growing industry for Australia’s largest professional ICT body?

If so, ACS would be delighted to hear from you as we seek candidates to participate on our Profession Advisory Board (PAB) and Committees.

As the professional association for Australia’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector, ACS is passionate about the ICT profession being recognised as a driver of innovation, and business – able to deliver real, tangible outcomes. The PAB is one of three high-level voluntary advisory boards that provide foresight, advice and resource development validation to ensure ACS continues to evolve as a modern and contemporary professional body.

Nominations are now open for the Profession Advisory Board and three of its Committees.

The Profession Advisory Board and its Committees are charged with setting and maintaining standards that will advance the profession and providing governance oversight of activities that the ACS undertakes in furtherance of its Strategic Plan They also provide advice to the ACS Management Committee and National Office on public statements and responses to government policy as relevant to their respective portfolios.

As a result of the current Governance Review underway at the ACS, the Terms of Reference for the Profession Advisory Board and its Committees are currently under review. The descriptions below provide the key role of the Board and Committees.

Profession Advisory Board (PAB)

The PAB works with the ACS National Office to champion professionalism in the ICT sector. The Board provides strategic advice and guidance on a portfolio of activities that relate to professional standards. Key activities include contributing to the ACS strategic direction with regard to the sustainability of ACS professional standards and policies into the future, and role the ACS should play in promoting ICT in industry and education in Australia.

Professional Educational Governance Committee (PEGC)

The PEG Committee provides independent quality advice on ACS educational products and offerings. This includes ACS education learning and assessment strategies, policies and materials.

The specific responsibilities of this Committee are currently under review.

ICT Educators Committee (ICTEC)

The ICT Educators provide advice on strategies to provide support for K-12 teachers in relation to teaching Digital Technologies in order to improve the learning outcomes of the students who will become future ICT professionals. The Committee provides thought leadership and commentary on technology education pedagogy and issues impacting student attainment in ICT and STEM.

Accreditation Committee (AC)

The Accreditation Committee makes determinations on the accreditation of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) qualifications from Australian educational institutions. They provide advice on the ACS Accreditation Guidelines and thought leadership with regard to the future of ICT accreditation in higher education institutions.

If you have any questions regarding the role of the PAB or its Committees, please contact Helen May at Helen.May@acs.org.au

Commitment

ACS boards and committees generally meet four times per year, typically via videoconference, with one or two meetings conducted face to face. In addition to lending their expertise to discussions in meetings, committee members are also expected to contribute to the establishment and review of advisory papers in support of government and industry policy; member benefits; technical knowledge; and educational development.

New successful board and committee members are required to complete an induction, including the understanding of ACS Rules & Regulations, Governance and Organisational Structures.

The terms for all positions are from the date of appointment until 31 December 2019.

Applying

ACS performs an important role in influencing the national agenda, and providing technical leadership in emerging technology areas. As such, the criteria for successful candidature on a board or committee is set consciously high.

Selection criteria includes:

1. Expertise

· Is actively engaged in the profession and/or professional practice of ICT (Mandatory)

· Is a recognised thought leader (Mandatory)

· Has relevant qualifications and/or prior learning (Desirable)

2. Networks and spheres of influence

· Has relevant government relationships and connections (Desirable)

· Has relevant industry connections (Desirable)

3. Accountability

· Can deliver committee objectives and measures (Mandatory)

4. Commitment and passion

· Can dedicate the time for formal and informal events and meetings and thinking (Mandatory)

· Has a passion for the ICT industry and is aligned to ACS’ vision and strategy (Mandatory)

· Is prepared to join the ACS if not already a member (Mandatory)

· No conflicts of interest (Mandatory)

5. Leadership Capabilities

· Resilient (Mandatory)

· Flexible (Mandatory)

· Strong communicator - written and verbal (Mandatory)

· Strategic thinker (Mandatory)

· Influential (Desirable)

Interested applicants should send an expression of interest via email to Returning.Officer@acs.org.au and include:

· Up to 300 words on the contribution you can make and why you’re interested

· One-page CV or a link to your LinkedIn profile

· Optional: Up to two pages addressing the selection criteria

These positions are unpaid voluntary contributions to your profession. Applicants must be resident in Australia.

Expressions of interest must be received by 5.00pm (AEDT) on Monday, 4 February 2019.

The successful nominees will be formally appointed by the ACS Management Committee.

Members should be aware that the Society is conducting a Governance Review and that the review may result in the position for which you are nominating ceasing to exist, and the appointment being terminated as a result of the Review.

IFIP AND STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Do you want to help shape the face of ICT in Australia? Do you have the expertise to help develop the foundational standards upon which future generations will build their ideas? Are you a national or international leader in your field?

If so, ACS would be delighted to hear from you as we seek candidates to represent the ACS on International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) technical committees and Standards Australia (SA) working groups.

As the peak professional association for Australia’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector, ACS is passionate about the ICT profession being recognised as a driver of innovation and business – able to deliver real, tangible outcomes.

Positions Available

International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Representative Positions - Term Expiry 31/12/2019 (committee aim and scope below):

· IFIP Technical Committee 3: Education

· IFIP Technical Committee 14: Entertainment Computing

Standards Australia Representative Positions - Term Expiry 31/12/2019:

· IT-030: IT Governance

How to apply

Interested applicants should send an expression of interest by via email to Returning.Officer@acs.org.au and include:

Up to 300 words on the contribution you can make and why you’re interested

CV or a letter covering previous experience/ personal bio

List of any support from your current employer to provide support for interstate travel arrangements (For Standards Australia Positions ONLY)

Expressions of interest must be received by 5.00pm (AEDT) on Monday, 4 February 2019.

Note:

Positions are limited to ACS members and are unpaid voluntary contributions to your profession

Limited budget is available on approval to cover necessary travel expenses.

The successful nominees will be formally appointed by the ACS Management Committee.

ACS boards and committees generally meet four times per year, typically via videoconference, with one or two meetings conducted face to face. In addition to lending their expertise to discussions in meetings, committee members are also expected to contribute to the establishment and review of advisory papers in support of government and industry policy; member benefits; technical knowledge; and educational development.

New successful board and committee members are required to complete an induction, including the understanding of ACS Rules & Regulations, Governance and Organisational Structures.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

In leveraging the knowledge capital of our members, ACS performs an important role in influencing the national agenda and providing technical leadership in emerging technology areas. As such, the criteria for successful candidature as an ACS Representative is set consciously high.

1. Expertise

· Is actively engaged in the profession and/or professional practice of ICT (Mandatory)

· Has relevant qualifications and/or prior learning (Desirable)

2. Networks and Spheres of Influence

· Has relevant industry connections (Desirable)

3. Accountability

· Can deliver committee objectives & measures (Mandatory)

· Can provide written reports detailing outcomes of all meetings

4. Commitment and Passion

· Can dedicate the time for meetings and thinking (Mandatory)

· Has a passion for the ICT industry and is aligned to ACS’ Vision and Strategy (Mandatory)

· Is prepared to join the ACS if not already a member (Mandatory)

· Has previously been or is currently a member on an ACS board and/or committee (Highly Desirable)

· No conflicts of interest (Mandatory)

5. Leadership Capabilities

· Resilient (Mandatory)

· Flexible (Mandatory)

· Strong communicator - written and verbal (Mandatory)

· Strategic Thinker (Mandatory)

· Influential (Desirable)

IFIP Technical Committee 3 Education

TC3 (Technical Committee 3 of IFIP) provides an international forum for educators to discuss research and practice in:

· teaching informatics

· educational uses of communication and information technologies (ICT)

· establishing models for informatics curricula, training programs, and teaching methodologies.

· considering the relationship of informatics in other curriculum areas.

· promoting the ongoing education of ICT professionals and those in the workforce whose employment involves the use of information and communication technologies.

· examining the impact of information and communication technologies on the whole educational environment

· teaching and learning

· administration and management of the educational enterprise

· local, national and regional policy-making and collaboration.

Additional information can be found at: IFIP TC3 Website

IFIP Technical Committee 14 Entertainment Computing

Aims

· To encourage computer applications for entertainment and to enhance computer utilization in the home, the technical committee will pursue the following aims:

· To enhance algorithmic research on board and card games;

· To promote a new type of entertainment using information technologies;

· To encourage hardware technology research and development to facilitate implementing entertainment systems, and

· To encourage non-traditional human interface technologies for entertainment.

Scope

· Algorithm and strategy for board and card games (algorithms of board games and card games; strategy control for board and card games; level setup for game and card games).

· Novel entertainment using ICT (network-based entertainment; mobile entertainment; location-based entertainment; mixed reality entertainment).

· Audio (music informatics for entertainment; 3D audio for entertainment; sound effects for entertainment).

· Entertainment human interface technologies (haptic and non-traditional human interface technologies; mixed reality human interface technologies for entertainment).

· Entertainment robots (ICT-based toys; pet robots; mental commit robots; emotion model and rendering technologies for robots).

· Entertainment systems (design of entertainment systems; entertainment design toolkits; authoring systems).

· Theoretical aspects of entertainment (sociology, psychology, and physiology for entertainment; legal aspects of entertainment).

· Video game and animation technologies (video game hardware and software technologies; video game design toolkits; motion capture and motion design; interactive storytelling; digital actors and emotion model).

· Interactive TV and movies (multiple view synthesis; free viewpoint TV; authoring technologies).

· Edutainment (entertainment technologies for children's education; open environment entertainment robots for education).

Additional information can be found at: IFIP TC14 website