Call for Expressions of Interest: Strathbogie Shire Community Representative – Goulburn Valley Library Board

29 Oct 2025

Expression of Interest

Community Representative – Board Member Goulburn Valley Regional Library Corporation

Expressions of Interest are invited from Strathbogie Shire residents for the position of Strathbogie Shire Community Representative on the Goulburn Valley Regional Library Corporation Board.

Goulburn Valley Regional Library Corporation, trading as Goulburn Valley Libraries provide Library services to the communities in the municipalities of City of Greater Shepparton, Moira Shire, and Strathbogie Shire.

We operate eleven Libraries in the townships of Avenel, Cobram, Euroa, Mooroopna, Nagambie, Nathalia, Numurkah, Shepparton, Tatura, Violet Town, Yarrawonga and Mobile Library services that serves smaller communities within the region. A Central Administration centre at Shepparton supports the Library operations by providing shared support services and logistics.

The Corporation is established by an Agreement between the three member municipalities, approved by the Minster for Local Government in accordance with the Local Government Act.

The Corporation is governed by an independent Board consisting of representatives from each of the three municipalities. The Board employs a Chief Executive Officer who is responsible for the management and operations of the organisation.

The main roles of the Library Board are to:

  • Set the strategic direction of the corporation
  • Determine and approve policy
  • Monitor organisational performance

The Board consists of nine members, three nominated by each member municipality including:

  • A Councillor
  • A Senior Officer and
  • A Community representative

The Board is independent from the member Councils and must act in the interests of the Corporation.

Key Selection Criteria:

  • Knowledge or experience in Board Governance is desirable
  • Financial Management skills would be an advantage to fulfilling your role
  • Business management experience or skills
  • An understanding of the function and operation of public libraries in Victoria
  • Community consultation experience
  • Well-developed communication skills
  • Ability to analyse and report on data and information
  • Understanding of business Risk Management and Strategic Planning

Other relevant information:

  • The Board usually meets in Shepparton due to the central location, with electronic/online meeting options
  • Ability to utilise communications electronically through emails is required
  • The Board meets at least five times per year
  • Meetings are currently scheduled for 2 hours on Thursday afternoons commencing at 2pm
  • Sub-committee roles may require additional meetings
  • There is no remuneration offered for this position

For further information about this position please contact Director People and Governance, Amanda Tingay on 1800 065 993 or via email info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au

To apply, please submit a cover letter, response to the key selection criteria and confirmation you are a resident of the Strathbogie Shire Council municipality via email to info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au or PO Box 177, Euroa Vic 3666.

Applications Close: 9:00am Monday 24 November 2025