Nominations are now closed.
Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) understand the skills needs of their sector, industry or occupation. They advise the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) and ensure training products meet the needs of employers, employees, training providers, and people seeking training qualifications.
The AISC is calling for nominations from industry stakeholders for two IRCs:
- Gas IRC – one individual expert position. This IRC is responsible for the UEG Gas Industry Training Package. The qualifications and units of competency available under this training package can be viewed here. The expert position on the Gas IRC is open to a specialist in training to provide their expert opinion on the review or development of gas related training products. Such a person will have knowledge, skill, education, experience or training in vocational education and training. This position is not open to individuals seeking to represent the views or interests of organisations, including but not limited to, employers, regulators, state or territory industry training bodies, peak bodies, or unions.
- Electrotechnology IRC - one individual expert position. This IRC is responsible for the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package. The qualifications and units of competency available under this training package can be viewed here. The expert position on the Electrotechnology IRC is open to a specialist in renewable energy to provide their expert opinion on the review or development of electrotechnology related training products. Such a person will have knowledge, skill, education, experience or training in energy produced using natural resources that are constantly replaced and never run out. This position is not open to individuals seeking to represent the views or interests of organisations, including but not limited to, employers, regulators, state or territory industry training bodies, peak bodies, or unions.
IRCs are supported by a Skills Service Organisation (SSO) to develop and review training products. Both the Gas and Electrotechnology IRCs are supported by Australian Industry Standards Ltd.
The AISC seeks to ensure that the membership of the Gas and Electrotechnology IRCs provide industry coverage and expertise to support training product development for their industries. The AISC is looking for individuals with extensive experience in and knowledge of their industry sector, with the capacity to proactively apply these attributes to the work of the IRC.
The AISC website has more information on IRCs and SSOs. The IRC Operating Framework outlines best practice governance principles and processes to assist in the day-to-day operation of IRCs.
Assessment Criteria
When considering nominations, the AISC is interested in the nominee’s:
- comprehensive knowledge of their industry and relevant industry experience (where relevant)
- level of influence across the sector and strategic approach to broad industry-wide issues
- capacity to consider current and future directions for their industry and to relate those factors to skills and workforce development
- capability to provide input directly to training package development, to seek input from established industry networks, and to represent a variety of interests and skills needs across the industry
- ability to undertake duties in good faith, acting in the public interest and best interests of the industry sector.
As there may be numerous individuals with an interest in an IRC vacancy, the AISC needs to ensure the most suitable nominee is selected. In determining the final membership of IRCs, the AISC will consider both the individual characteristics of nominees (as set out in their nomination) as well as the composition of the IRC as a whole. This aims to support a balance of geographic coverage, age and gender that is appropriate to the relevant industry or sector, as well as to provide an effective mix of leadership and operational expertise.
While it may not be possible to include every nominee on the IRC, SSOs and IRCs consult widely during the training package development process, and are supported by Technical Advisory Committee members who are consulted on technical and related industry information.
The process for appointing an IRC expert position is outlined here.
How to Nominate
To nominate for one of the positions above you will need to:
- complete the nomination form addressing the assessment criteria
- complete the privacy consent form
- provide a current résumé including the names of two referees to help the AISC understand what you will bring to the IRC.
The forms need to be printed, completed and scanned.
Nominations close 5pm AEST, Wednesday 28 April 2021. Email the completed nomination form, privacy consent form, résumé and any supporting documentation to AISCSecretariat@dese.gov.au
All nominees will be notified if they have been successful or not. If you are successful and appointed to an IRC position, your name, employer/organisation, position, and state or territory you reside in will be made publicly available on the AISC website.