Do you want the opportunity to shape the ICT strategy of the peak body for the ICT profession in Australia? Are you a thought leader in your field, who has operated at SFIA Level 7?

If so, ACS would be delighted to hear from you as it seeks candidates to participate on the Digital Enablement Standing Committee (DESC).

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

Nominations are now open for two positions on DESC.

The Digital Enablement Standing Committee is charged with advising the ACS Management Committee (MC) on ICT strategy for the society.

Nominations must be from ACS members who are members of Congress, members of a Branch Executive Committee or a member of the ACS Professional Division.

If you have any questions regarding the role of DESC, please contact Mai Tran at mai.tran@acs.org.au.

Commitment

ACS boards and committees generally meet four to five times per year, typically via videoconference, with one or two meetings conducted face-to-face (although currently meetings are conducted via video only during COVID-19). 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.

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 2021, but with the possibility of extension with the approval of MC.

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)
  • Has operated at SFIA Level 7 (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. Accountable

  • 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)
  • 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 mai.tran@acs.org.au and include:

  • Up to 300 words on the contribution they can make and why they’re interested
  • One-page CV or a link to their 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 Friday 2 October 2020.

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