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Toora Women

http://www.toora.org.au/

Role: Treasurer, Secretary, General Board Member, Observers and Trainees Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Unincorporated ACT, Australian Capital Territory
Community development
Annual Budget: more than $1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: 21 - 50
Number of Volunteers: 6-20
Current Board Size: 8-12
Board Meetings (frequency): every two months
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment, Fundraising, Governance, Law & Legal Services

Board Meetings (Mode):
Not Supplied

Targeting:
Females, Youth/Students, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, English as an additional language or dialect

Payment:
Nil - honorary role

Any further information about this vacancy:

About You

We are seeking new Board Directors to enhance our governance and bring expertise in:

  • Clinical governance

  • Industry experience

  • Corporate law

  • Finance and enterprise risk

  • Fundraising

We also invite applications for Board Trainee and Board Observer roles for those wishing to learn and contribute.

Position Summary

The Toora Board consists of up to ten Board Members including the Chief Executive Officer. The Board Members work collaboratively with the CEO and other Board Members to create and implement a vision for the future of the organisation. The Toora Board members take overall responsibility for the governance of the organisation and manage Toora’s affairs according to the Constitution and the Board Terms of Reference.

Office bearers, elected from the Board Members (in the Board meeting after the Annual General Meeting, AGM) are:

  • Chair

  • Deputy Chair

  • Treasurer

  • Secretary

Each member of the Board holds office, subject to the Constitution, until the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting three years following the date of the Member’s election. Board members are eligible for re-election.

Diversity & Inclusion

We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, particularly younger women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and those with lived experience, especially in gendered environments.

Application Process

If you’re ready to offer your leadership, insights, or a willingness to learn, and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us today to discuss current opportunities and how your skills can best support Toora’s mission.

Contact: Kellie Friend, CEO, kellie.friend@toora.org.au using the subject line: Board Members (Voluntary) or phone 0403 627 701

Your expertise or enthusiasm can help open doors to safety, stability, and hope for women in our community.

Duty Statement: https://www.happyhr.com/jobs/job-by-happyhr?id=1253

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