- Promoting high standards of practice across Australian Media
- Ensuring strong integrity and stakeholder engagement
- Board Chair experience expected
The Opportunity
The APC is seeking an Independent Chair who will be a person of the utmost integrity with the ability to consider competing views and interests while maintaining their independence. The Independent Chair leads the Council which further comprises Public Members, including Independent Vice Chair(s) with no affiliation with any media organisation, Independent Journalist Members, Constituent Members nominated by publishers of newspapers, magazines and online media.
Expectations for Independent Chair Candidates
High quality candidates will have successful experience as a Chair in a multi-stakeholder environment. They have an understanding of the issues facing the print and online media and associated community concerns. At a personal level, they will have a calm demeanour and demonstrate a strong sense of judgement and political nous. In accordance with the APC’s Constitution, the Chair will be appointed by the Council from persons who have not had previous connections involving ownership of, or employment by, the media.
About the Australian Press Council (APC)
The APC is responsible for promoting high standards of media practice, community access to information of public interest, and freedom of expression through the media. The APC is also the principal body with responsibility for responding to complaints about Australian newspapers, magazines and associated digital outlets, and online-only news publications.
For more information about the APC, see www.presscouncil.org.au
To apply – click ‘Apply Now’, using reference APCich0325 address your cover letter and resume to Dr Marianne Broadbent or David Spencer, quoting reference APCich0325. Should you require further information after reviewing the Candidate Information and the APC website please call 1300 347 437 for a confidential discussion
