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Members of CPA Australia’s Centres of Excellence play a vital role in helping shape our organisation's strategic responses to issues affecting members, the profession and the wider community.
We regularly seek applications from members with specialist knowledge and skills who are willing to provide their expertise and contribute to one of our six Centres of Excellence. Membership tenure is for two years, after which a member can renominate. Appointments are made by the CPA Australia Chief Executive Officer or their delegate. CPA Australia welcomes nominations from any CPA Australia member or non-CPA Australia member (non-CPA Australia members may not comprise more than half of the members of each Centre of Excellence).
Current vacancies
We currently have vacancies in the following Centres of Excellence:
- Environmental, Social and Governance
- Ethics and Professional Standards
- External Reporting
- Retirement Savings
- Taxation
- Digital Transformation
We are seeking applications from individuals who meet the selection criteria. Nominations close Friday 4 October 2024. Download the nomination form and email it to: [email protected].
Selection criteria
Members of any Centre of Excellence must:
- be committed to CPA Australia’s policy and advocacy objectives relevant to the specific Centres of Excellence
- possess the following capabilities and skills:
- strong relationship and interpersonal skills
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- ability to think innovatively and strategically
- strong sense of results achievement
- comply with the requirements and obligations outlined in the Code of Conduct for volunteer members; and
- participate in CPA Australia’s volunteer performance arrangements.
Why join a Centre of Excellence?
CPA Australia and the broader membership benefit from having the voice and expertise of the members clearly represented in our work. Centres of Excellence members contribute to developing policy positions, as well as the organisation’s responses to consultations and exposure drafts, and ensuring member insights drive our thought leadership work.
Becoming a member of CPA Australia’s Centres of Excellence allows you to:
- build valuable connections with fellow senior, experienced members
- hear from industry experts invited to present to the Centres of Excellence in regular forums and meetings
- keep well informed of policy and advocacy work to further enhance your professional expertise
- have your name and contribution published on our website and in the annual report.
Explore the six Centres of Excellence
A voice for members
Membership tenure is for two years, after which a member can renominate. Appointments to a Centre of Excellence are made by the CPA Australia Chief Executive Officer or their delegate. We seek applications each year to join the CoEs. Applications for members commencing 2025 will commence shortly.
Centres of Excellence include CPA Australia members and non-CPA Australia members. Non-CPA Australia members may not comprise more than half of the members of each Centre of Excellence.
Benefits of becoming a member of a CPA Centre of Excellence
- showcase your professional expertise with like-minded peers and industry experts
- build valuable connections with senior and experienced members
- hear from industry experts invited to present to the Centres of Excellence in regular forums and meetings
- keep well informed of policy and advocacy work to further enhance your professional expertise
- have your name and contribution published on our website and in the annual report.