Committee Roles: Portfolio Lead

by SIOPA-Michelle

Role Description

Volunteer
Remote (open to all locations in Australia)
Completed a Board-approved Masters of I/O Psychology

Responsibilities

The Portfolio Lead is responsible for owning the design, delivery, evaluation and reporting of their sub-committee’s annual plan in partnership with SIOPA’s leadership team. You will:

Lead a portfolio / sub-committee (see list of portfolios below)
Own the development of your portfolio / sub-committee’s annual plan
Coordinate initiatives aligned to your annual plan
Own the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of progress to the Board
Ensure full participation and effective decision-making during meetings
Liaise directly with SIOPA’s President and Vice President
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external partners
Act in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and SIOPA’s rules and by-laws
Advocate for SIOPA and I/O psychology in Australia

Portfolios

You will lead one of the below portfolios / sub-committees:

MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT: Coordinates activities that improve the member experience.
CPD & EVENTS: Plans and delivers a range of events run by SIOPA in person or online.
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING: Organises the external communications by SIOPA in line with the organisation’s brand and values.
ADVOCACY & RESEARCH: Promotes the growth of the evidence base for industrial organisational psychology in Australia.
CORPORATE SERVICES: Implements activities that support the general functioning and sustainability of the core SIOPA systems and infrastructure.

What do I need?

This role is for someone with a passion for strengthening and protecting the I/O psych community. You will bring:

Strategic thinking
Proactivity and willingness to take ownership
Strong networking skills
Understanding and commitment to SIOPA’s vision
Industry experience in the I/O psychology field
Strong problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Time Commitment

The role generally requires a commitment of up to 2 hours per week and attendance at the committee leads meeting (held every 6 weeks).

What’s in it for me?

Support from leaders across SIOPA’s board, strategic advisory group, and tertiary partners
Exciting opportunities to be at the forefront of shaping and advocating for your profession
Connections to a global network of like-minded practitioners
Access to professional development opportunities

How do I apply?

Whilst committee roles are often filled, there is regular movement within the organisation and we would encourage you to express your interest so that we can start to discuss how best you would contribute to SIOPA, and the furthering of the I/O psychology profession.

Please send your expressions of interest to vicepresident@siopa.org.au. Be sure to include:

The role you are applying for (i.e., portfolio lead, committee officer, student representative)
Your portfolio / sub-committee preference/s
Your CV.