AusSRC Seeks Expressions of Interest for Board Chair
AusSRC now invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals to join the organisation as Chair of the Board.
Help shape Australia’s role in a global science endeavour
AusSRC is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and highly regarded leaders for Chair of the AusSRC Board.
This vacancy represents a unique opportunity to contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the Australian SKA Regional Centre (AusSRC), a nationally significant joint venture supporting the SKA Observatory (SKAO), an international project to build and operate the world’s most advanced radio telescopes, currently under construction in Australia and South Africa.
For full position information, and to apply, please refer to the job advertisement linked below:
Expressions of interest for Board Chair close on Sunday, 6 September 2026 AWST.
About the AusSRC Board
The AusSRC Joint Venture Agreement provides for a seven-member Board that is responsible for the operation and management of AusSRC and AusSRC funding.
The Board comprises the Board Chair (Independent), one representative from each of the JVA partners, and two independent Board members.
In addition to the voting Board members, the Board includes two Board Advisors, representing SKAO and Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL). These Advisors are invited at the discretion of the Chair to attend open Board meetings and advise in the context of domestic and international activities.
Partner representative Board Members, Independent Board members, and Chairpersons are appointed for a term of up to three years and can be reappointed for a further term of three years pursuant to the JVA clauses. Independent Members are appointed for their specific expertise relevant to the functions of the Board. Board Chair appointments are through unanimous approval of the AusSRC Joint Venture Partner representatives.
About the Board Chair Role
Responsibilities
The Board Chair will play a key role in guiding AusSRC through its next phase of development as it builds national capability for SKA science support and advanced data processing. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to an internationally significant scientific endeavour while working with Australia’s leading research and infrastructure partners.
The role of the Chair will be to:
- Manage proceedings of the Board;
- Authorise the issue of meeting notices to the Board;
- Issue reports prepared for and on behalf of the Board to the Joint Venture Partners;
- Provide support and guidance to the Director and, in consultation with the relevant employing line manager, review the performance of the Director;
- Contribute to Board meeting discussions and advise in an expert capacity on AusSRC functions, budget, project plans, and resource allocation;
- Support the Director in identifying opportunities for working with government, industry, science and technology groups to promote AusSRC’s objectives;
- Contribute to approvals processes including reporting, operating protocols, terms of significant contracts;
- Carry out other functions to assist with achievement of AusSRC’s objectives.
Required Skills
The Board Chair is required to have demonstrated skills and experience covering three or more of the following areas:
- Board or senior governance experience, ideally including Chair or committee leadership *
- Government relations and public policy *
- Finance and Audit *
- Legal and Risk Management *
- Astronomy and Scientific Research
- Large scale computing, Data and Research Infrastructure
- Service Delivery and End-user Engagement
- Industry Engagement *
The skills with a * will be prioritised for this appointment.
Apply Now
For further information about the role, and to apply, please refer to the job advertisements linked below:
Please note we are also currently seeking expressions of interest for an Independent Board Member. For further information see here, or the job advertisement below:
Expressions of interest for both roles close Sunday, 6 September 2026 AWST.