Express an Interest

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Southcare Inc is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from people who are suitable and willing to be considered for appointment to our Board of Directors.

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Southcare exists for people. It was built by people with a common purpose and succeeds today because of its people and the same shared purpose. We call them ‘Southcarers’ – you might call them support workers, a friendly face, a coffee mate, a shopping buddy  or a helping hand.  We acknowledge all the caring hands of the many people who have helped build the foundations of what we do today and, of course, our customers who continue to inspire us every day. More information, including our Annual Reports can be found at www.southcare.org.au however we have outlined Purpose, Vision and Values below:

Purpose - Why we exist

To be a proactive carer, connector and contributor in our community

Our Vision - Our Aspiration

People feel engaged, supported and part of their local community

Our Values - Our Guiding Principles (QRICE)

QUALITY - Strive to achieve excellence and best practice

RESPECT - Treat everyone equally and not impose your beliefs on other people; ‘accept rather than tolerate’ people’s differences

INTEGRITY - Do what you know is ‘right and just’ even when no one is looking

COOPERATION - Listen and try to understand and help each other in ‘big and little’ ways

EMPATHY - Understand the person’s situation and their feelings without judgement 

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

As an essential service, we care, connect and contribute at all levels of the community. Working in the community services sector, our purpose and values underpin everything that we do, every day. Southcare is evolving to be even stronger which means better outcomes for our customers, as well as Southcare staff and volunteers. We currently undertaking a new strategic planning process however our present 2023-25 strategy is robust, forward-thinking and responsive to the current state of play in the aged care industry, and we are excited to deliver on it.

Our strategy embodies our vision of “making people feel engaged, supported and part of their local community” by prioritising service quality, the customer experience, relationships and our long-term sustainability. This strategy is at the heart of our ability to deliver future-ready community care to meet the incoming aged care reforms, as well as strengthened provider governance and reporting and strengthened quality care standards.

Delivering on our strategy is aligned to the following strategic pillars:

1. Continuum of Care
2. Reform Ready
3. Growth
4. Community Connection

ABOUT OUR BOARD

Southcare’s Board members use their caring hands to ensure good governance for the work we continue to do, and bring a range and depth of experience to help us achieve our goals. Our board is comprised of a number of directors with varying experience from for profit and not for profit sectors. We also have a highly diverse and inclusive Board that we consider one of our strengths. The Board provides governance and strategic leadership to the organisation and invites and encourages a diverse and inclusive perspective from each board member. The board is responsible for:

1. Governance and Compliance
   1. Ensure the organisation meets all regulatory, legal, and accreditation requirements (e.g. Aged Care Quality Standards, ACNC obligations).
   2. Oversee compliance with work health and safety, privacy, and safeguarding legislation.
   3. Maintain strong risk management and internal controls to customers, staff, and the organisation.
2. Strategic Direction and Mission Stewardship
   1. Set and regularly review the organisation’s strategy, ensuring alignment with its purpose, values, and community expectations.
   2. Make decisions that balance care quality, financial sustainability, and long-term impact.
   3. Support innovation and transformation in response to sector reforms, demographic shifts, and emerging models of care.
3. Financial Oversight
   1. Approve and monitor budgets, financial reports, and investment decisions.
   2. Ensure the organisation remains financially viable, especially under funding pressures and regulatory reform.
   3. Oversee responsible use of grant funding, and surpluses, consistent with our purpose.
4. Clinical and Care Quality Oversight
   1. Monitor and seek assurance around care quality, safety, and customer outcomes.
   2. Review reporting on incidents, complaints, and clinical governance performance.
   3. Ensure continuous improvement systems are in place and learning from feedback is acted on.
5. CEO and Executive Oversight
   1. Appoint, support, and evaluate the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
   2. Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
   3. Ensure the CEO and executive team have the right capabilities and leadership to deliver on strategic goals.
6. Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy
   1. Maintain strong relationships with customers, families, staff, community members, and sector partners.
   2. Represent the organisation’s interests with funders, government agencies, and peak bodies.
   3. Champion the organisation’s reputation, voice, and role in the community.
7. Culture and Organisational Integrity
   1. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, respect, and resident-centred care.
   2. Ensure the board itself models ethical leadership and good governance.
   3. Promote workforce wellbeing, inclusion, and alignment with values.
   4. Being brand ambassadors for the organisation promoting the work and impact the organisation has for our various communities.

SKILLS MATRIX NEEDS

We are looking for up to three (3) new Board Members that can actively contribute and be part of our growth and to align themselves with our Strategic Plans. We are looking for new board members who cover at least two to three (2 – 3) of the following areas:

1. Marketing, public relations and communications
2. Risk, governance and compliance
3. Aged care
4. Strategic planning and KPI development / monitoring
5. Finance and accounting
6. Investment and funds management
7. Legal experience
8. Clinical expertise

Applicants are invited from across Western Australia where our head office is located.

NEXT STEPS

All EOI’s received will be treated confidentially by the Southcare Inc CEO and Board. Please submit your EOI by providing an email and copy of your CV to the CEO, Enda Fahy at Enda.F@southcare.org.au.

The Southcare Board Member EOI process will close on 8th of August 2025 and a decision will be communicated shortly after. It is expected appointed Board Members would be nominated at the October Annual General Board meeting with attendance required at the first Board Meeting in October 2025.