Express an Interest

Targeting:
Females, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Role Requirements 

• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• Have a Director Identification Number (DIN)
• Relevant experience in board governance
• Meet the baseline Director skills AND provide new skills/networks that complement other board members (skills matrix)

Individual Responsibilities

• know the organisation’s purpose, strategies, policies, programs, and needs
• faithfully read and understand the organisation’s financial statements
• serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organisation in both the communities we serve and in your professional community
• fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organisation to advance its mission
• leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organisation’s mission
• help identify personal connections that can benefit the organisation’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy
• prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
• participate fully in one or more committees if required

• follow the organisation’s policies and board resolutions
• understand fully and participate in consensus decision-making
• sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings
• maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organisation
• participate in rotating co-chairperson duties
• participate in board and other recruitment when needed
• induction of new board directors under the direction of the chairperson/s
• co-creation and delivery/co-delivery of speaking engagements
• attendance at relevant conferences/ networking events
• contribute to social media on preferred platform/s by liking and sharing posts

Responsibilities of the Board

• Understanding and participating in consensus decision-making
• determining the mission, purposes and strategies of the organisation
• selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive
• strategic and organisational planning
• approving changes to staff remuneration
• ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• fundraising and resource development
• approving and monitoring the organisation’s programs and services
• enhancing the organisation’s public image
• assessing its performance as the governing body of the organisation, annually
• participating in professional development opportunities to maintain and or build capability
• community building, being present/visible and active in the community, at events and with stakeholders

Remuneration

• All board members are voluntary
• Travel costs will be reimbursed upon provision of tax invoices for travel, and accommodation