Sitting on a board or committee brings important legal, governance and decision-making responsibilities. This online course helps participants understand what is expected of board and committee members, how to apply risk-based and analytical thinking to papers, and how to support clear, accountable decision-making.
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed for people currently serving on boards or committees, or aspiring to serve on a board or committee.
It may be right for you if you:
- Currently sit on a board or committee
- Are preparing for, or aspiring to, a board or committee role
- Need to better understand board or committee responsibilities
- Want to strengthen your understanding of governance and legal obligations
- Review or contribute to board or committee papers
- Want to take a more risk-based and analytical approach to decision-making
What you’ll explore
Key topics covered include, specific to SA:
- What it means to sit on a board or committee
- Legal responsibilities to consider and understand
- Governance requirements to consider and understand
- Applying a risk-based approach to papers provided
- Taking an analytical approach to papers provided
- Asking for different information that may be of value
- Documentation after board or committee meetings
Benefits to You and Your Organisation
- Gain an understanding of the role, responsibilities, functions and expectations of board or committee members
- Build awareness of legal obligations and governance requirements for boards or committees
- Consider how to apply a risk-based approach and an analytical approach to papers
- Become familiar with document types and documentation processes after board or committee meetings
- Gain valuable insights and practical skills for effective participation on boards or committees
Should Attend
Those who are currently on boards or committees or aspiring for a position on a board or committee.
Group Bookings
**For groups of five or more, IPAA SA can tailor the training to suit your organisation. Group bookings may also be eligible for a preferential rate. Complete the form, and our team will be in touch to discuss options. **
Learn about our speakers
Teresa Riccio-Goodwin
Director and Facilitator
Oxford and James
Teresa is a founding Director of Oxford and James with over 17 years’ experience in quality assurance, internal audit and risk management. Teresa is a globally qualified Internal Auditor and has completed a fraud investigation qualification. Teresa’s experience is vast having worked in the public and private sector in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Teresa spends a lot of time advising Board Directors and Executives across risk management and internal audit, specifically around areas of emerging risk and how to communicate risk well across an organisation.
Teresa is a professional member of the IIA, a fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and a member of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management.
Upcoming course availability
June 2026
Friday, 19 June 2026
Format
Online
Duration
1 half-day
9:00am-12:30pm (join from 8:45am)
Inclusions
Resources
Location
Online via Zoom
Costs
Personal Member $290
State Govt Employee Member $330
Corporate Member $340
Non-Member $365