Please refer to the election handbook on the website for all information
Written applications are to be completed in the Application Form by the closing date at 5pm AEST on 12th August 2022.
All positions on the Executive Committee are applied for as an individual.
Candidates can apply for more than one position on the Executive Committee but can only be elected into one position.
Written applications must include:
An introduction to the nominee (no more than 300 words)
A CV (no more than 500 words)
Response to the key selection criteria in the position descriptions via a YouTube video
Responsibilities of the Roles
- Provide national leadership and support to the NRHSN Executive Committee, Council and RHCs to achieve the NRHSN’s aims and priorities, as developed and agreed between the NRHSN and its administrator, the Consortium of Rural RWAs (as per the annual NRHSN Business Plan process).
- Ensure NRHSN member views are represented appropriately and professionally.
- Ensure NRHSN member views are sought and feed into NRHSN documentation and communication e.g. Member surveys, position papers/statements developed and approved.
- Ensure appropriate and agreed review processes are followed for NRHSN reports, submissions, policies, meeting attendance and general representation on behalf of the NRHSN (refer to NRHSN Expectations and Communications Principles).
- Produce and publish the NRHSN e-Newsletter by curating and collating unique rural and RHC content for newsletter to be published quarterly. To also collaborate with stakeholders for news and relevant information for publication.
- Gain sponsorship for Councils by working with external and internal vice chairs and secretary to organise stakeholder attendance at Council Meetings.
- Assist to maintain website content to be current and up to date and assist RHCs using the NRHSN website.
- Represent the view of the Network and not your individual viewpoint in forums as required e.g. media interviews, stakeholder meetings, conference abstracts and presentations.
- Attend and participate in NRHSN Executive Committee, Council and regional RHC Meetings (face-to-face and teleconference) as per the annual Business Plan.
- Attend, participate in and report back on stakeholder meetings, teleconferences, conference and events as per the NRHSN Business Plan.
- Maintain regular contact and liaison with RHCs.
- Chair Working Groups, as required.
- Report back to Executive Committee on stakeholder activities/engagement, RHC activities etc.
- Ensure annual NRHSN Business Plan priorities are progressing and reported on.
