The Skills Insight Annual Corporate Governance Report is provided in line with the requirements of the JSC Program Guidelines, and the Jobs and Skills Councils

Program Advice of Annual Corporate Governance Statement.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Skills Insight: [email protected]

Focus Area

Report

Roles and responsibilities of the Board

The roles and responsibilities of the Board are included in the Skills Governance manual and are outlined in the following PDF.

Structure, Composition, skills and experience of the Board

The Board consists of:

  • 1 Independent Chair
  • 5 Independent Directors
  • 3 Representative Directors

The members of the Board and brief backgrounds are included on the Governance page of the website.

As part of Skills Insight’s ongoing board review process, the Board Skills Matrix is currently being updated to highlight the importance of directors’ lived experiences and support their continuous growth and skill enhancement. To ensure thorough representation, we are seeking input from directors to populate the updated matrix and provide feedback to refine the template. The revised matrix will demonstrate our commitment to maintaining an effective governance framework, enhancing director skills and diversity, and promoting ongoing development. As we continue to refine this matrix, it will serve as a tool to address any skill gaps within our board.

Future Board composition is being guided by the Nominations Committee, in line with:

Information about committees

The Board has established two sub-committees:

  • Audit and Risk Committee – Policy
  • Nominations Committee – Charter

Skills Insight has also established the JSC Stakeholder Forum – Membership and Terms of Reference

Membership of Skills Insight

Membership of Skills Insight is open to all industry stakeholders within the JSC’s remit and facilitates fair and equitable representation of different stakeholder interests.

Details of membership eligibility and members who have agreed for publication of their details
can be found on the Governance page of the website.

Governance policies

All governance policies are up to date, and subject to review on a scheduled basis by the Audit and Risk Committee, with oversight from the Board.

View the Governance policies.

The following governance policies have been updated in the last 12 months, and the updated versions are available on our website at the above link:

  • Nominations Committee Charter
  • Related Party Transactions
  • Maintaining a Safe and Healthy Workplace
  • Delegations
  • Financial delegation
  • Directors Remuneration
  • Anti-discrimination, Harassment, Victimisation and Bullying
  • Information Management and Cybersecurity
  • Whistleblower
  • Gifts, Benefits, Prizes and Hospitality
  • Media Policy Statement

Detail regarding how Skills Insight is operating in line with the JSC Integrity framework

Skills Insight has systems in place to ensure that we operate in line with the JSC Integrity Framework which include:

  • A requirement that all Members and Technical Committee Members commit to compliance with the JSC Code of Conduct
  • The provision of access to the JSC Code of Conduct through multiple links, including the FAQ page (see: What is involved in being a Member of Skills Insight) and links to the Department’s JSC website.
  • The Values outlined in the Strategic Plan.
  • Focus on Learner outcomes in Strategic Priorities 2,3 and 4 of the Workforce Plan and Strategic Plan.
  • A copy of the JSC Code of Conduct is provided to all JSC members and to Technical Committee members. The JSC Stakeholder Forum members and proxies were provided with copies of the JSC Code of Conduct, which was included on the agenda for their first (induction) meeting and presented to them by a senior Skills Insight staff member familiar with the Code and qualified in governance matters. Terms of Reference are drafted based on the JSC Integrity Framework and the Training Package Operating Framework (where relevant).
  • The JSC maintains a Register of Interests and an IP Register in accordance with JSC Code of Conduct and program requirements.
  • Governance documentation has been developed in line with the AICD Principles of NFP Governance.

Commitments and actions the Grantee has undertaken to recognise and advance gender balance, diversity, equity and inclusion into all levels of the Grantee

The Board is currently developing plans for Board renewal through the Board Development, Evaluation and Renewal Policy and the Nominations Committee Charter. Details are available on the Governance page of this website.

As part of the Skills Insight recruitment policy, our values are promoted on our website, in our annual report, newsletter and other communications, and we recruit people who behave and perform in a way that is consistent with our values and the JSC Code of Conduct.

Recruitment advertisements need to include the following statements:

  • Skill Insight recognises and values the traditional custodianship and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
  • Skill Insight values and respects diversity. Applicants for this position should consider whether they share the values of Skill Insight, and whether they have the skills or the capacity to gain the skills for the role prior to applying. Skill Insight are willing to work with suitable applicants to assist with applications and address any other issues that may affect capacity to undertake the work.

Skills Insight’s current staff profile is:

JSC LevelsMaleFemaleNo Gender
Specified		Vacancies
(planned)		Regional
base
Directors63004
JSC Stakeholder Forum15220311
CEO10000
Level 6 Staff21001
Level 5 Staff23020
Level 4 Staff19000
Level 3 Staff
111002

Key performance and delivery

Governance structures and approaches have been designed to support:

  • Performance and delivery of our objectives
  • Compliance with specific requirements of the Jobs and Skills grant program

The arrangements are detailed throughout this report and on our website.

Approach to risk management

Skills Insight’s Strategic Risk Management approach is outlined in the
Strategic Plan.

The Risk Management Policy is available on this website with our policies.

Risk management is the responsibility of the CEO, with oversight from the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board.