Appointment term: 3 years
Meeting frequency: monthly, 11 in total per annum
Board sub-Committees: Finance and Audit Committee (meet monthly), Risk Management and Governance Committee (meet bi-monthly), Performance and Remuneration Committee (meet 6 monthly), Fundraising Committee (meet bi-monthly).You will be expected to join at least one of these sub-committees
Expenses: Direct expenses will be reimbursed
The functions of the board: Accountable to stakeholders and responsible for leadership both internally and externally. Collectively the board creates a governance environment that acts in the best interests of The Centre and drives performance.
The following experiences are essential:
- Experience and knowledge in Governance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills that include the ability to provide open and honest feedback in a respectful manner.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
Candidates with the following experience are highly desirable
- Experience on boards and/or strategic committees
- Financial management, business development, operational risk management, industry knowledge, philanthropy.
To apply:
- Please supply a cover letter outlining what you would bring to The Centre’s Board and how you would contribute to furthering the work of The Centre from a governance perspective.
- Please also address the following key selection criteria (no more than 300 words for each KSC).
- Professional development relating to governance that you have participated in.
- Demonstrate the range of skills you are able to offer to support the collective knowledge, skills and experience of the Board.
- Capacity to attend Board meetings, engage constructively in Board discussions and decision-making, and participate in continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities. (The Centre is based in Wangaratta; however, some attendance via virtual meeting platforms is acceptable.)
- Please supply a current Curriculum Vitae