Express an Interest

Targeting:
Females, Youth/Students, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQI

Purpose

The role of a Board Director for Lifeline Loddon Mallee Limited (LLM) is to contribute to the deliberations of the Board in the provision of governance, compliance, risk management, and financial sustainability of the service and the CEO’s recruitment and performance monitoring.

Our Vision

Our vision is an Australia free of suicide.

Our Purpose

Providing a lifeline to those in distress, in the Loddon Mallee, through a range of crisis and suicide prevention services, that strengthen the community and offer hope.

Our Values

Integrity –Community – Empathy – Inclusivity.

Statement of Purpose

The name of Company is: Lifeline Loddon Mallee Limited, ABN 50 405 097 465.

The organisation recently complete the migration to a Company Limited by Guarantee, and adopted a new and fit for purpose Constitution and changed the name to Lifeline Loddon Mallee.

We operate a for purpose organisation to:

• provide Lifeline accredited services, and other services which support people in crisis;
• provide a link between people in crisis or need and other services;
• maintain and develop high quality training programs for volunteers and the community;
• cooperate with the Government, statutory and voluntary bodies and organisations in the furtherance of the purposes of Lifeline Loddon Mallee and to make such representations to them as may be determined by Lifeline Loddon Mallee from time to time;
• monitor the changing needs of the community to ensure Lifeline Loddon Mallee services remain relevant;
• receive funds or other and with the aim of achieving the purposes of Lifeline Loddon Mallee; and
• do all such lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the achievement of the foregoing purposes of any of them.
• Directors must reside in or have a strong connection with the Loddon Mallee regions.
• At least one Director must represent the Mallee region.

Board responsibilities

On behalf of key stakeholders, especially the Members and help seekers, the Board is responsible for the stewardship and future well-being of LLM. The Board bears ultimate responsibility for LLM achieving the purposes for which it exists. In providing leadership and strategic governance, the Board must:

• establish the organisation’s purpose, values, goals and objectives;
• identify and monitor the management of corporate risks;
• establish, monitor and review the strategic direction for LLM including review and approval of the strategic plans, annual budgets, financial objectives, significant capital allocations and expenditures and major initiatives;
• monitor LLM’s performance against policies and other criteria set by the Board;
• ensure there are adequate resources to realise LLM’s purpose, values, goals and objectives and that these are managed effectively through reliable financial systems;
• ensure the maintenance of LLM’s position as a not-for-profit entity and registered charity with deductible gift recipient status;
• recruit and support the Chief Executive Officer, and constructively monitor and assess their performance;
• determine the terms of employment and remuneration of the Executive Officer and Senior Management Team;
• ensure that there are processes in place to identify, manage and monitor risks;
• ensure LLM’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including ensuring its ability to meet its debts as they fall due;
• ensure there are mechanisms for consultation with key stakeholders, and continuing accountability to them;
• ensure it is itself comprised of persons who have the skills and qualities to effectively realise the LLM’s mission, values, goals and objectives; and
• commit to the values of LLM.
• Non-Executive Director Responsibilities

• Knowledge of a director’s responsibilities – includes an understanding of the role as well as the legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities;
• Strategic expertise – the ability to review the strategy through constructive questioning and suggestion and contribute to the effective decision making of the Board along with demonstrated aptitude for innovative thinking as it relates to achieving strategic goals;
• Accounting and finance – the ability to read and comprehend the company’s accounts, financial material presented to the board, financial reporting requirements;
• Legal – the Board’s responsibility involves overseeing compliance with numerous laws as well as understanding the individual director’s legal duties and responsibilities;
• Risk Management – experience in managing areas of major risk management to the organisation;
• Managing people and achieving change – experience in current management thinking on employment, branding, engagement, strategic vision and stakeholder communication; experience in executive remuneration and compensation;
• Industry knowledge – experience in similar organisations or industries.

Expected Competencies (Personal Attributes)

• Integrity – fulfilling a director’s duties and responsibilities, acting ethically, appropriate independence, putting the organisation’s interests before personal interests;
• Collaborative yet curious and courageous – a director must be able to function as an effective team member but also must have the curiosity to ask questions and the courage to persist in robust discussions with management and fellow board members where required;
• Emotional intelligence – as well as self-awareness and self-management, a director needs to demonstrate empathy manifested through strong interpersonal skills. A director must work well in a group, listen well, be tactful yet able to communicate in a cogent and candid viewpoint;
• Active contribution - a director needs to be an active contributor with genuine interest in LLM and its business.

Specific Experience, Skills & Knowledge Sought

• Non-executive director or management level experience within government, public, private or community agencies
• Strong strategic, governance and financial literacy.
• A sound understanding of Governance and Risk Management principles
• Be willing to support the on the ground efforts.
• Being a Graduate of the AICD will be well regarded.

There are three specific areas of expertise the Board wish to add to the Directors, you could possess one or all of these to be a suitable candidate:

• Experience in community or clinical service deliver, social work or psychology.
• Highly capable in human resources, with direct experience in compliance.
• Understanding and ability in professional fundraising.

NOTE: You must have a Director Identification Number (or willing to obtain) to join the Board.

 The Board of Lifeline Loddon Mallee welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those seeking their first Board appointment.

 To apply:

Send your cover letter addressing the Specific Experience, Skills & Knowledge sought and your resumé to: The Chair, LLM – admin@lifelinelm.org.au

For more information about the role, please contact:

Chair – Dianne Bowles, 0427 576 203 or

Chief Executive Officer – Lisa Renato on 0439 631 231.