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Gippsland Women's Health

http://gwhealth.asn.au/

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Victoria, Latrobe City Council
Community development Education Health Human rights
Annual Budget: $750,001-$1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: 11 - 20
Number of Volunteers: 0
Current Board Size: 8-12
Board Meetings (frequency): every two months
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Advocacy / Government Relations, Change Management, Governance, Law & Legal Services, Media / Communications / Public Relations, Risk Management, Strategy (Strategic / Succession Planning)

Board Meetings (Mode):
Online/Dial-in

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

Payment:
Nil - honorary role

Any further information about this vacancy:

About The Role

Board Directors are accountable for the overall performance of the organisation and provide advice and govern the direction of the organisation. Board Directors do not provide any operational function and work closely with the Chief Executive Officer. Board Directors serve a term of 3 years, which is renewable for another 3 year term. Board powers, responsibilities and accountabilities are granted and assigned under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act (2012) and the GWH Constitution.

As a Board Director, you may be required to participate in related Board subcommittees.

The following information is provided as guidance: 

  • Current members who have held Individual Association membership for at least 6 months are eligible to stand for election unless otherwise approved by the full Board under exceptional circumstances 
  • All women seeking election to the GWH Board at the AGM, in accordance with the requirements of the GWH Constitution, must lodge their full application with the GWH Returning Officer by 11 September 2026  
  • Existing Board members whose positions are declared vacant this year may renominate if they have not exceeded the maximum six years 
  • Women who have held a casual vacancy during the year and wish to continue are also required to re-nominate
  • If more nominations than vacancies are received, an election will be held  

All women who wish to be elected to the GWH Board will need to submit the following: 

  • GWH Board application form including details of two current referees 
  • GWH Board Nomination Form -  the Board Chair or CEO can be contacted if you require assistance in seeking current Association members for the nomination process  
  • GWH Conflict of Interest Form 
  • A Statement Piece of approximately 250 words outlining why you are seeking a Board position and your experience and qualifications (a current resume can be submitted if available) 
  • Confirmation of a current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) 

Apply Here: https://gwhealth.asn.au/our-board/board-of-management-application/

Express an Interest


Once you have filled in the following form, your details will be emailed directly to Gippsland Women's Health . 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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