Shaping tomorrow’s Board leaders
TasPorts’ is helping build the next generation of governance through its Intern Director Program.
Posted
18 November 2024
TasPorts’ is proud to play its part in building the next generation of governance through its Intern Director Program, which gives aspiring Tasmanian non-executive directors the opportunity to participate on the TasPorts Board for 12-months.
For 2023/24 the Intern Directorship was held by Linda Karlsson (GAICD) who is the co-founder of The Hive Collective, a not-for-profit community group for women and owner of Folket Consultancy, where she works with clients to solve their problems and find solutions that work.
The Intern Director Program enabled Linda direct insight into governance and decision-making processes, including financial oversight, strategic thinking and regulatory compliance.
“As well as gaining valuable experience into the importance of analytical and critical thinking required of Board directors, I received strong support and mentoring from the other directors, which has provided greater confidence in my own role as an aspiring board director,” Linda said.
“I am a strong believer in the importance of diversity and inclusion on Boards and its positive impact on business performance. The Intern Director Program offered by TasPorts is a rare opportunity for aspiring directors from a broad range of backgrounds to gain experience and be better prepared for future board service.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to turn my qualifications into real life board experience. It has been both a challenging and enriching experience that has prepared me well for future board roles.
“I would encourage other aspiring non-executive directors to apply.”
TasPorts established the 12-month internship program in 2017, helping to provide a strong pipeline of board-ready individuals to support the State.
Now in its seventh year, the TasPorts Intern Director Program is aligned with and demonstrates our commitment to the Tasmanian Government’s Women on Boards Strategy.
TasPorts is inviting expressions of interest for 2025. Aspiring candidates must have successfully completed the Australian Institute of ‘Company Director’s Course’ and demonstrate an active interest in Tasmania’s ports and shipping sector, and the business functions needed to facilitate freight within a sound commercial environment.
Please direct enquiries to secretary@tasports.com.au
