Express an Interest

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

Tender Funerals Gippsland is a new not-for-profit funerals service, based in Newborough, Victoria. We are volunteer-led and community-minded, and we are committed to providing meaningful, affordable and culturally sensitive funeral care for Gippsland families.

As we get established, we are looking for new Board members to help guide our direction and make sure we are here for the long haul.

Board members share responsibility for the governance, strategic direction and long-term sustainability of Tender Funerals Gippsland. You will help ensure the organisation stays true to its mission, acts within the law, manages its resources responsibly and remains accountable to the community it serves.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Governance and Accountability

• Act in the best interests of the organisation at all times, with honesty, care and diligence.
• Understand and uphold the organisation's constitution, policies and legal and regulatory obligations.
• Declare and manage any conflicts of interest.
• Contribute to sound risk management and oversight of compliance.

Strategy and Planning

• Help review and monitor the organisation's vision, strategic plan and goals.
• Make informed decisions that balance compassion, community need and financial sustainability.
• Support the organisation to adapt as it grows and as community needs change.

Financial Stewardship

• Review and monitor financial reports, budgets and funding commitments.
• Support fundraising, grant applications and sustainable funding for the organisation.
• Ensure funds and resources are used responsibly and for their intended purpose.

Community and Relationships

• Act as an ambassador for Tender Funerals Gippsland and build its profile across the region.
• Use your networks to open doors to partners, supporters, funders and volunteers.
• Support and value our volunteers, who are at the heart of what we do.

Board Participation

• Prepare for, attend and actively contribute to Board meetings.
• Take part in committees, working groups or special projects as needed.
• Respect confidentiality and support collective Board decisions.
• Take part in induction and ongoing learning.

What We Are Looking For

You do not need to tick every box. We welcome people with any of the following:

• Governance experience
• Legal experience
• Strategic management skills
• Adaptability and a willingness to roll up your sleeves in a start-up environment
• Business expertise
• Strong networking skills
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse traditions and needs
• Above all, a sense of humour. Our work is serious and meaningful, and we get through it by being kind, warm and able to share a laugh when it is needed.

Time Commitment

As we have already registered the chaity, have all our constitution and associated documents sorted and what was quite taxing at the beginning.  We are looking for board members who wish to jump on and help us get our building ready for operation.  We have a building being held for us and we are now in the fundraising, project management stage.  

We would like to hold board meetings monthly on a face to face basis intially so we can all meet each other and then can be negotaible from there.  Meetings would go for a maximum of two hours, generally one hour is enough but as the tasks are becoming more time consuming, it may stretch to 2 hours.

Term

Two year position

Remuneration

This is a voluntary position. [Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses may be reimbursed, if applicable.]

How to Apply

To express interest, please send a short summary of your background and why you would like to join us to gippsland@tenderfunerals.com.au by 31.12.2026. Questions are welcome, and we would love to have a chat.

Tender Funerals Gippsland is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.