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Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment,
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Governance
Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face
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Payment:
Nil - honorary role
The City of Vincent is seeking submissions from people interested in serving their community as Director of the Board of Management for Leederville Gardens Inc.
Submissions close 5pm Friday 14 November 2025.
Board of Management
The Board of Management is the governing body for Leederville Gardens Inc and comprises three (3) City of Vincent appointed members and three (3) resident elected community members. The Chair of the Board is selected from the City appointed members.
The role of the Board of Management is detailed in the Leederville Gardens Constitution.
The City is seeking a Director to fill a current vacancy on the Board.
Eligibility
We’re looking for people who are interested in serving their community and providing effective and progressive management for this fantastic facility. Ideally, you should have some board experience – but this is not essential. For us, it’s about drive and attitude and people who can complement the skills and add to the diversity on the Board.
Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest can be either a real, perceived or potential conflict between the personal or business interests of a Board Member and their duty to act in the interests of the public Association.
Board Members have a responsibility to act in good faith and avoid conflicts of interest.
An example of a material conflict of interest affecting a nomination for a Board Member position may include: being an owner or employee of a major supplier to Leederville Gardens Inc.
Term of Office
Board Members are appointed for a three (3) year term.
Time Commitment
Generally, the commitment to the Board of Management is twelve (12) General Meetings per year, including the Association’s Annual General Meeting with the provision for strategic planning workshops and special meetings from time to time.
Board Members are expected to have read all the relevant Board Papers leading up to each meeting and to actively contribute at meetings.
As a guide, meetings are generally held in the Clubrooms at the Village, commencing at 5.30pm.
The role of Board Director does require additional commitment from time to time, liaising with the Board Secretary and Advisors.
Remuneration
Board Membership is voluntary. No remuneration is provided. The Board does offer director training opportunities each year.
Your application will be considered by the City of Vincent and, your candidacy may be presented to the Board of Management for its consideration. If you are the recommended candidate name and a brief profile, based on the information you provide, will be disclosed to the City for endorsement.
Qualifications
The Board is looking for a Director who can provide skills and experience in the following areas –
- Asset management
- Finance / accounting
- Industry knowledge – Retirement Villages
- Experience with not-for-profit organisations
Nomination
The City of Vincent invites eligible candidates to nominate for a vacant Director of Board position.
Applicants should provide:
- A current copy of their resume; and
- A brief summary demonstrating relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience against the nomination selection criteria.
The Board Member Selection Criteria provides information about the position.
Leederville Gardens Board Memeber Selection Criteria
Nominations can be submitted to mail@vincent.wa.gov.au
Once you have filled in the following form, your details will be emailed directly to City of Vincent.
They will contact you on the telephone number and/or email address you provide. We will not disclose your details to anyone apart from the recruiting organisation.
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Good luck with your search!