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The Cottage Homes Incorporated

http://www.cottagehomes.org.au

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: South Australia, City of Adelaide
Human services
Annual Budget: $750,001-$1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: 1 - 3
Number of Volunteers: 6-20
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): monthly
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment, Business Development / Social Enterprise

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face

Targeting:

Payment:
Reimbursement of expenses

Any further information about this vacancy:

Non-Executive Director Position

The Cottage Homes Incorporated is a South Australian not-for-profit charity delivering affordable and social housing solutions for older people across metropolitan Adelaide. We are seeking a Non-Executive Director to join our Board for a three-year term, with the potential for renewal. This is an unpaid position, with reasonable expenses covered, suited to individuals with expertise in philanthropy, commerce or finance who are passionate about supporting ageing communities and contributing to meaningful social impact.

Position Description

Non-Executive Board Directors with a breadth of experience at Board and organisation level and skills in the areas of philanthropy, commerce or finance matched by an understanding of the needs of housing older people.

About the Organisation

The Cottage Homes Inc. (TCHI) is an established and credible organisation supporting older South Australians on the full Age or Age Service Pension to maintain their independence and dignity in secure, affordable rental housing.

New Board Members will be joining TCHI at an exciting time as the organisation is engaged in several key development initiatives.  These will significantly grow the number of units offered for rent across metropolitan Adelaide and into regional areas.

With a well-established governance framework, experienced Board Chair and CEO, TCHI offers in-coming Board Directors a comprehensive induction process. The skills-based Board, currently comprising six Directors, is seeking to add up to two new members.

Further details at www.cottagehomes.org.au  

Key Requirements

TCHI is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons who have a commitment to housing people in need.

We are seeking Non-Executive Directors who:

  • have skills and experience in philanthropy, commerce or finance
  • are committed to good governance practices, strategy formation, risk management and sound financial management
  • can drive growth
  • have relevant Board and/or industry experience and a willingness to work in a team environment
  • are preferably governance trained or willing to undertake governance training
  • are analytical and committed to evidence-based decision making
  • are able to attend Board meetings (9 per year) and other activities including membership of at least one Board sub-committee.

Application Details

Confidential enquiries to:

CEO, Ben Sarre at ceo@cottagehomes.org.au or 0421 709 328, or 

Board Chair, David O’Loughlin at d.a.oloughlin@gmail.com or 0408 598 863.

Applications, including a brief resume and addressing the key requirements should be emailed to admin@cottagehomes.org.au

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