The Authority is an independent statutory body established under the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018 (the Act) to create a portable long service benefits scheme for the community services, contract cleaning and security sectors (covered sectors). The Authority became operational on 1 July 2019 and works with the Governing Board to administer the scheme.
Under the Act, the Governing Board has specific responsibility for governance, strategic planning and risk management for the Authority, including setting the levy to be paid by relevant employers and contract workers. This levy funds the scheme. The Governing Board is also responsible for advising the Minister for Industrial Relations in relation to long service benefits affecting employees working within the three covered industries, including reciprocal arrangements with other similar schemes.
Implementation of the portable long service benefits scheme is supported by Industrial Relations Victoria within the Department of Treasury and Finance.
Ordinary Members of the Governing Board will have the following responsibilities:
Attend scheduled board meetings
Ensure adequate preparation for board meetings to be able to contribute, clearly articulate points of view or concerns and work collaboratively with other board members and relevant stakeholders as required.
Demonstrate Victorian Public Sector values on behalf of the Authority in all interactions
Applicants for the role will be shortlisted on the basis of high-level skills, experience and knowledge in relation to the following criteria:
Desirable skills and attributes
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a short cover letter outlining their skills, experience and relevant knowledge to the role by addressing the key selection criteria.
Applicants must also include a letter from an appropriate organisation of employees supporting their nomination. An applicant is not required to be an officer or employee of the organisation making the nomination
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person
Applications close 11:59pm on 10 December 2025