The 重口50度灰Board is supported by a number of Committees, membership and operational groups.
We are currently taking expressions of interest from members to sit on the Pathways or Policy Board advisory committees.
Board Standing and Strategic Advisory Committees
Each Advisory Committee has an advisory role to the 重口50度灰Board and is chaired by at least one Board member. The Strategic Advisory Committees focus on the four strategic domains: Culture, Pathway, Leadership and Vitality 鈥� as per the 重口50度灰Strategic Plan 2024鈥�2028.
The committees advise on:
- current strategy, e.g. existing Domain priorities, matters referred by the Board
- emergent strategy, e.g. bring new/nascent/emerging issues to the Board鈥檚 attention
- operational strategy, e.g. oversee and provide governance for discrete projects these undertaken by project teams whose membership would draw upon the broader 重口50度灰membership.
All Committee members will have a commitment to, and responsibility for, the following elements of good governance:
- Accountability 鈥� taking shared responsibility for the operations and impact of the Committee
- Transparency 鈥� ensuring that information about the Committee鈥檚 activities is accessible to the 重口50度灰Board
- Disclosure 鈥� being open to scrutiny and dealing effectively with potential conflicts of interest
- Independence 鈥� maintaining a collective decision making culture and independence from outside direction or interests
Board Standing Committees
Committee's contact: Please email
Chair: Tony Kiessler
The purpose of the Finance and Audit Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with regard to financial management of the AES, the management of risk, and the conduct of audit requirements.
Whenever necessary, the Board has the ability to delegate responsibility to an ad hoc complaints committee consisting of Board members.
Board Strategic Advisory Committees
The primary responsibility of the First Nations Committee, the Culture domain will build a strong community of First Nations evaluators, promote knowledge exchange between mainstream and Indigenous approaches.
It aims to ensure evaluators practice cultural safety and trauma-informed methods, advocate for First Nations-led evaluations, and embed ethical practices.
Chairs: Sharon Clarke and Nicole Tujague
Focusing on the Pathways domain 鈥淐lear professional and career pathways,鈥� the Pathways Committee will play an advisory role to the Board and work to support and enact the 重口50度灰Strategic Plan.
Chair: Jill Thomas
Focusing on the Leadership Domain (鈥淭he trusted voice on evaluation in Australia鈥�), the Policy Committee will play an advisory role to the Board and work to support and enact the 重口50度灰Strategic Priorities 2024-2028.
Chair: Robert Sale
The role of the committee is to support the 重口50度灰to realise its strategic goal of 鈥淎 sustainable organisation fostering a sense of belonging, connections, and enhancing value for members鈥�.
Chair: Bill Wallace
Membership and operational groups
Membership Working Groups
Regional Networks provide networking and seminar events in each region, assist in the planning of the professional learning program, and advise the Board and 重口50度灰committees on member issues in their region.
Go to Regional Networks section
The committee is formed every two years to manage matters relating to Fellows. It comprises three Fellows, one Board member, one regional representative. For more details refer to Fellow policy document.
Chair: Rick Cummings email Rick
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are formal groups of members with a common interest in an aspect of evaluation. From time to time, the 重口50度灰Board may consult a SIG on particular policy and strategic issues.
Go to SIG section
Operational Working Groups
Chair: Wei Leng Kwok - email Wei Leng
Composition and responsibilities are described in the Awards section of the website.
Consisting of the EJE editors, assistant editors, and 重口50度灰staff, the purpose of the team is to review EJA operational issues and ensure that production targets are being met.
Contact the editors:
2022 Adelaide Conference Committee Convenor: John Pilla
Enquiries:
Strategic Project Teams
Stategic Project Teams are time limited groups, with a clear goal and end point. They are under the auspice of the Board and one or more advisory committee; supervised by one or more advisory committees; and managed by the Chief Executive Officer. Project Teams are representative of the diversity of the 重口50度灰membership. Wherever possible they are supported by a paid project manager.
Join the Pathways or Policy Advisory Committee
We are excited to invite Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from members to join either the Pathways Advisory Committee or the Policy Advisory Committee for a two-year term, commencing in early 2025. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and impactful work of our organisation.
About the Committees
Pathways Advisory Committee
Focuses on developing clear professional and career pathways in evaluation, supporting the 重口50度灰Strategic Plan. Key priorities include enhancing professionalisation, creating growth opportunities, and ensuring alignment with organisational values.
Policy Advisory Committee
Leads in the Leadership Domain, advancing 重口50度灰as the trusted voice on evaluation in Australia. The committee supports thought leadership, policy development, and advocacy efforts to strengthen the evaluation ecosystem.
For more information, refer to the full Terms of Reference above.
Who we鈥檙e looking for
We welcome applications from all members (or staff of organisational members), including current committee members wishing to continue their involvement. Ideal candidates are passionate about evaluation, possess relevant skills and experiences, and are eager to contribute to the strategic objectives of AES.
What commitment are we asking from you?
- Serve up to a two-year term.
2鈥�3 hours per month, not exceeding 8 hours, with flexibility for project work.
How to Submit an EOI
To express your interest, please complete this . You will be taken to a survey tool.
You will be asked for:
1. Why you want to join: A brief description of your reason/s to join.
2. Your evaluation journey: A summary of your experience in evaluation.
3. What you bring: A description of the skills, knowledge and perspective you will bring.
4. Your choice of committee: Indicate your choice of committee.
Applications close: Tuesday 4 February 2025