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Cohousing Co-op

http://www.cohousing.coop

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Tasmania, City of Hobart
Community development Economic development
Annual Budget: $75,001-$250,000
Number of Paid Staff: 0
Number of Volunteers: 0
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): every two months
Board Meetings Held: On Weekends

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Governance, Risk Management, Strategy (Strategic / Succession Planning)

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face

Targeting:

Payment:
Paid: $100 per hour - up to 40 hours

Any further information about this vacancy:

Governance support for the Cohousing Co-op board

Background

Over the past few years, the co-op has experienced a reduction in administrative and governance experience at board level. The current board brings strong commitment and capability, but several members are still developing confidence in board roles and responsibilities.

At the same time, the board’s workload remains significant. This is limiting our ability to operate efficiently and to focus on strategic priorities.

With a board member’s resignation in March, the board is now operating with four members rather than five. This further reduces capacity.

Current priorities (next 6–9 months)

The board has several important responsibilities to deliver:

  • Annual community housing survey (July)
  • Audit preparation and coordination (from July onwards)
  • Progressing actions from the Strategic Plan
  • Strengthening use of the risk register
  • Supporting board members to undertake governance training
  • Preparing for the next AGM

Solution: Engage external governance support

Engage an experienced governance professional as a paid board member for a defined period (to the next AGM).

This is intended to:

  • support the board to meet its obligations confidently and effectively
  • improve consistency and quality of governance processes
  • allow board members to focus on strategic and oversight roles
  • build internal capability over time

Indicative cost  - $100 per hour up to a total of 40 hours

Preference will be given to a candidate located in Hobart.

Scope of services

Board meeting management

  • Attend meetings and provide procedural support as needed (not agenda preparation, correspondence or minutes - the co-op has capability and capacity for these)

Statutory and regulatory compliance

Assist the Secretary to undertake the following:

  • Act as primary contact for Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
  • Manage filings with the Registrar of Co-operatives
  • Maintain required registers (members, directors)

Financial and audit coordination

  • Liaise with external auditor and coordinate audit process
  • Ensure required documentation and approvals are in place
  • Support timely and accurate financial reporting

Data and reporting

  • Coordinate annual data survey requirements

AGM preparation

  • Support AGM notice, nominations and documentation
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