<div dir="ltr">Dear colleagues<div> STA are seeking nominations for positions on their Board. Two of the positions are for specific disciplines (not including astronomy) but there is one general Board member vacancy.</div><div><br></div><div> ASA Members are eligible to nominate and you may want to consider doing so.</div><div><br></div><div> Best wishes - and stay safe</div><div><br></div><div>John L<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Misha Schubert</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:misha.schubert@sta.org.au">misha.schubert@sta.org.au</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2021 at 09:03<br>Subject: Nominations open for STA Board positions<br>To: <a href="mailto:john.lattanzio@monash.edu">john.lattanzio@monash.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:john.lattanzio@monash.edu">john.lattanzio@monash.edu</a>><br></div><br><br>
<div><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Dear STA Member,<br>
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Science & Technology Australia invites candidates for several positions on our Board.<br>
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To nominate, the nominee must be a member of an STA ordinary member (non-affiliate). You can find the full list of eligible organisations <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/L21iCBNqjlC71LEEZHz-G2k?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">here</a>.<br>
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We seek outstanding candidates to make an active, thoughtful, skilled and principled contribution to STA.<br>
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In line with our Reconciliation Action Plan commitments, we particularly welcome nominations from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.<br>
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We also seek nominations from candidates with experience or qualifications in law/governance, financial management, or HR.<br>
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We encourage candidates from other traditionally under-represented groups including people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and strong cultural diversity.<br>
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Candidates from the historically under-represented States/Territories – especially Tasmania, the Northern Territory and Western Australia – are also encouraged to nominate.<br>
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<b>Positions currently vacant </b><br>
We are currently accepting nominations for the following Cluster Group representatives (you will find a <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/fwMeCD1vlpT518gg6U5-r_l?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">position description for the roles here</a>) for two-year appointments to the STA Board:</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Aquatic Sciences*</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Medical and Cognitive Sciences*</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">General member representative (Non-disciplinary based. Must be a member of an ordinary member in any cluster and a member of or employed by a member in the General Cluster)</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i>*Must be a member of an ordinary member in the cluster for which you nominate.</i><br>
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Before nominating, please read the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/fwMeCD1vlpT518gg6U5-r_l?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">position description</a> for STA Board Members. It outlines responsibilities and time commitments. Please also note that <u>nominees must sign a declaration that their cluster-aligned membership organisation is aware of their nomination</u>.<br>
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Nominations can be made online <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/MYWiCE8wmrt3mZRRAtpGjtX?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">here</a>.<br>
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<b>KEY DATES</b></span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">30 August 2021 – Applications open</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1 October 2021 – Applications close</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">4-15 October 2020 – Cluster Elections</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">28 October 2020 – Announcement of new Cluster Representatives</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Any questions please contact the STA staff at </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:info@sta.org.au" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">info@sta.org.au</a></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">. <br>
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All the best,<br>
Misha</span></span></div>
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