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Norcen Financial Services

http://www.norcenfs.com.au/

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Mitchell Shire Council, Victoria
Community development Economic development
Annual Budget: more than $1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: 21 - 50
Number of Volunteers: 6-20
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): monthly
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Risk Management, Strategy (Strategic / Succession Planning)

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face

Targeting:

Payment:
Paid: Amount not disclosed

Any further information about this vacancy:

Board Member NorCen Financial Services Ltd 

Beveridge, Craigieburn, Kilmore, Wallan & Broadford VIC  

ABOUT US 

NorCen Financial Services Ltd is a franchisee of Bendigo Bank and operates the locally owned Community Banks of Kilmore, Wallan and Broadford. 

We have been operating for over twenty years and have reinvested more than $5M into the local community through grants, sponsorships and community initiatives that make a real difference. 

Our Board is made-up of community members with a diverse range of professional skills and experience, including finance, accounting, human resources, risk management, strategic planning, governance, legal, and general business knowledge.

Each Board member is required to work in the best interests of NorCen Financial Services, embracing its vision, purpose, values and strategic goals. 

Our Vision: To be the bank of choice for our community, who invest in us so we can invest in them. 

Our Purpose: To provide local financial services to bolster community groups and diversify our investments to deliver sustainable returns. 

We are currently implementing our Strategic Plan 2024-2027, with key focus areas including: 

  • Reinforcing high-performing relationships with shareholders, stakeholders and government 

  • Strengthening community engagement and investment 

  • Pursuing sustainable growth and expansion opportunities 

  • Maintaining effective governance and board diversity 

THE ROLE 

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a community-focused organisation that is evolving the community bank model to serve our region better.  

Key areas of work of the Board are: 

  • Developing our strategic priorities and direction 

  • Monitoring financial position and performance 

  • Adhering to corporate governance and regulatory compliance 

  • Overseeing organisational culture, talent management and operational excellence 

  • Communicating to and engaging with our community 

Role requirements: 

  • Regular attendance at Board meetings and events, including Annual General Meeting. Meetings are held in person on the last Tuesday evening of each month in Wallan. 

  • A time commitment of approximately 10 hours per month, to undertake Board meeting preparation, attend Board meetings and sub-committees, actively participate in discussions and deliberations and attend community events. 

  • Apply professional/industry expertise to support the development and review of policies and programs in addition to having well-rounded governance skills. 

  • Willingness to serve on at least one sub-committee and participate actively in its work. 

  • High level of commitment to the organisation's work and values. 

  • Understand NorCen Financial Services and the Community Bank model and support them publicly. 

  • Ability to help grow the NorCen community bank footprint, particularly in rapidly developing areas in Melbourne’s outer northern corridor. 

ABOUT YOU 

We're seeking candidates with management or Board experience in the not-for-profit, government, finance, banking, business or professional services sectors. 

We are particularly seeking candidates with skills in: 

  • Information technology - to strengthen our appreciation of risk as well as contemporary utilisation within Board operations 

  • Risk management and compliance – to support our governance framework 

  • Strategic leadership – with demonstrated ability to think critically and contribute to organisational direction, particularly related to growth opportunities for NorCen. 

If you bring relevant professional expertise and a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you. 

Ideally you will be based in the Kilmore, Wallan, Broadford or surrounding region.

SCREENING 

  • Police check 

  • Business background checks 

  • Business referees/testimonials 

  • Working With Children check 

TO APPLY 

Submit your Expression of Interest including: 

  • A current CV 

  • A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what you would bring to the Board 

  • Contact details for two professional referees 

Applications close: 8 January 2026 

To submit an EOI or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Deputy Chair jane.lovell@norcen.com.au

This is remunerated role. NorCen Financial Services is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve. 

Duty Statement: VIC

Express an Interest


Once you have filled in the following form, your details will be emailed directly to Norcen Financial Services. 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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