Chair (Voluntary) Women’s Health Victoria Board
2 weeks ago
About the role
Board Chair
The Chair of the Board plays a crucial leadership role in guiding and overseeing the strategic direction and governance of WHV. This position requires a visionary leader with a deep commitment to the organisation’s vision, mission and values, along with a strong understanding of the not-for-profit sector.
The Board of Women’s Health Victoria has established succession plan. The tenure of the current Chair of the Board will end at the next AGM.
About the role
The key responsibilities of the Chair include:
- Strategic leadership covering oversight of the strategic plan, identification of strategic risk management and fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, accountability and integrity.
- Leadership of the Board to effectively discharge its governance, compliance and fiduciary responsibilities and keep its focus on strategy, governance, culture, financial oversight, risk management and organisational performance.
- Conduct Board meetings to ensure that they are constructive and efficient, facilitate respectful communications amongst board members and encourage constructive debate during board deliberations.
- Oversight of the Board’s composition, development and succession planning.
- Facilitate an open, frank and collaborative working relationship with the CEO to provide guidance in line with the organisation’s mission, strategy and KPI’s; and review performance.
Selection Criteria
We are looking for a Chair who:
- Feels a strong connection with WHV’s purpose and can demonstrate a strong personal commitment to gender equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Has a track record of senior strategic leadership, the ability to lead transformation and innovation and the power to influence.
- Board experience and a minimum two years chairing a Board and/or Board committee.
- Demonstrates a collaborative, respectful and inclusive leadership style and the ability to build a productive team culture and strong relationships.
- Understands the pillars of strong and effective corporate governance.
Knowledge of WHV’s operating context and experience in the health sector would be looked upon favourably but is not essential.
Remuneration
This is a volunteer position and there are no director fees paid. The organisation will reimburse expenses incurred by the Chair in connection with the affairs of the organisation.
Position Description : Position Description WHV Chair 220224
Applications close: 6pm Tuesday 26th March 2024
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values safety, diversity and flexibility.
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