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Oracy Australia Association

Oracy Australia Association is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the assessment of oral communication skills for all levels and all ages. Our emphasis is on spoken English as a practical and enjoyable life skill. Effective oral communication is fundamental to the development of the whole person.

Our oral assessments focus on the student as both an effective speaker and active and respectful listener, and the sharing of knowledge and ideas to achieve the following outcomes:

• Use of clear and vigorous spoken language in a variety of oral communication situations
• Active, critical listening skills
• Ability to research, structure, organise and communicate source material to an audience
• Discrimination in the choice of subject matter
• Use of visual aids
• Authority, confidence, sincerity and spontaneity in addressing others
• Ability to interpret, rehearse and communicate a variety of factual and imaginative writing
• Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Ability to work to time limits
• Group interaction and discussion

Oracy Australia Association is currently advertising for the role of Chairperson.

Purpose of Role
The Chairperson is responsible for leadership of the Executive Board including managing the conduct, frequency and length of Executive Board meetings. The Chairperson has the powers and duties relating to convening and presiding at Executive Board meetings and presiding at general meetings provided for in the Association’s rules. The Chairperson is also responsible for communicating the views of the Executive Board to the organisation’s members, stakeholders and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Chairperson has the following duties:
· Set strategic direction, including review of mission, vision, strategic plan and key priorities,
· Set the agenda for matters to be considered by the Executive Board and devote time to preparation for Board meetings,
· Consults with Secretary regarding business to be conducted at each Committee meeting and Annual General Meeting,
· Shares equal responsibility for the financial integrity and monitor the financial performance and health of the organisation,
· Ensures that information provided to the Board is relevant, accurate, timely and sufficient to keep the Board appropriately informed of performance, finance, affairs, opportunities and challenges of the organisation,
· Identifies and characterises risks and ensures effective risk management strategies are in place,
· Keep informed of organisation stakeholder’s concerns, needs and interests and ensure that these receive proper consideration,
· Set performance management expectations and monitor organisational performance, including Succession Planning,
· Governs in accordance with policies and procedures, including any declaration of
interests,
· Participate as required with Sub-Committee work, and/or coordinate Sub-Committees and ensure that all are operating efficiently and able to achieve the expected outcomes, and
· Always act in the best interest of Oracy Australia Association.

Skills and Experience
· Previous experience in a Board Member role [desirable],
· Excellent communication skills, in written and oral form,
· Attention to detail but able to step back and see the big picture,
· Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills,
· Able to exercise skill, care and diligence in making decisions,
· Act as a role model, change agent and professional exemplar,
· Where possible, experience in Board management, governance and strategic planning.

Interested applicants are to email a copy of their resume to Jane Gibbs, [djanegib@bigpond.net.au] and Gemma Serjeant [gserjeant@gmail.com] before 5pm Tuesday 14 May (AWST).

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone and/or email.