Flinders University Council & Committee Appointments
For six decades, Flinders University has challenged convention, backed people and changed lives. Founded in an era of bold ideas and social change, the university was created to think differently with a focus on opening doors to education, tackling real-world problems, and making a meaningful impact on the communities it serves. From students and alumni to researchers, educators and partners, generations of the Flinders community have helped shape industries, advance knowledge and improve lives. Through Agenda 2035, the university has set a bold ambition to change 10 million lives for the better by 2035.
The Flinders University Council is the governing body of the university, with responsibility for its strategic direction, overseeing institutional performance, appointing the Vice-Chancellor, managing risk, ensuring financial solvency, and monitoring alignment with community, legal and ethical expectations. Council is supported in its responsibilities by an Audit and Risk (ARC) Committee and a Finance and Investment (FIC) Committee.
The University is seeking to appoint a Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee (who is also a Council member), one additional external member of Council, an external member of the ARC, and an external member of the Finance and Investment Committee.
To be considered, you will have experience as a Board Director or executive with a demonstrated history of community and industry engagement. Knowledge of the South Australian and higher-education landscape is desirable but not essential. To complement the backgrounds and skills of the current Council, ARC Committee and FIC Committee, Flinders University is seeking individuals with a broad range of experience including:
Flinders University is committed to ensuring these appointments reflect the rich diversity of the Australian community, and strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
To view the information pack for these appointments, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://canva.link/2p9st5e7l2asbtb
To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and upload your CV and cover letter. For a confidential discussion, contact Nicola Wortley on 0483 947 841 or NicolaW@sde.com.au or Ryan Webster on 0483 956 319 or RyanW@sde.com.au
Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 9th August 2026.
Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.
The Flinders University Council is the governing body of the university, with responsibility for its strategic direction, overseeing institutional performance, appointing the Vice-Chancellor, managing risk, ensuring financial solvency, and monitoring alignment with community, legal and ethical expectations. Council is supported in its responsibilities by an Audit and Risk (ARC) Committee and a Finance and Investment (FIC) Committee.
The University is seeking to appoint a Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee (who is also a Council member), one additional external member of Council, an external member of the ARC, and an external member of the Finance and Investment Committee.
To be considered, you will have experience as a Board Director or executive with a demonstrated history of community and industry engagement. Knowledge of the South Australian and higher-education landscape is desirable but not essential. To complement the backgrounds and skills of the current Council, ARC Committee and FIC Committee, Flinders University is seeking individuals with a broad range of experience including:
- Strategic leadership (including higher-education leadership)
- Contemporary audit and risk management practices
- Financial management and corporate finance
- Sales and marketing
- Cybersecurity and digital strategy
Flinders University is committed to ensuring these appointments reflect the rich diversity of the Australian community, and strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
To view the information pack for these appointments, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://canva.link/2p9st5e7l2asbtb
To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and upload your CV and cover letter. For a confidential discussion, contact Nicola Wortley on 0483 947 841 or NicolaW@sde.com.au or Ryan Webster on 0483 956 319 or RyanW@sde.com.au
Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 9th August 2026.
Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.
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