Chair of the Board of Directors

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Worthy Cause Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Position Title

Chair of the Board

Reports to

The Board of Directors

Position Type

Volunteer

Purpose / Role Overview

  • Provide independent oversight and strategic guidance to the CEO, board members and leadership team
  • Uphold Worthy Cause's mission, vision and values
  • Implement and oversee the new governance structure including sub-committees, meeting cadence and strategic planning processes and then oversee the Board

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Board Leadership and Governance Oversight

  • Provide leadership and direction to the Board and CEO
  • Lead creation and implementation of board structure and governance reforms
  • Details provided in briefing paper

Strategic Direction and Planning

  • Lead development of a new long-term  strategic plan
  • Facilitate annual strategy day
  • Monitor implementation of strategic goals and assess performance against key milestones

Meeting Management and Board Cadence

  • Chair and oversee preparations for formal Board meetings
  • Encourage fair, meaningful and inclusive discussion from all directors
  • Oversee sub-committees of the Board

Board Composition and Performance

  • Support induction, mentoring and ongoing development of directors
  • Lead annual Board performance reviews

Stakeholder Representation

  • Act as an ambassador for Worthy Cause's mission and values
  • Foster and maintain relationships with funders, regulators, community partners and key stakeholders

Legal and Governance Duties

  • Act with care, diligence and good faith in the best interests of Worthy Cause
  • Ensure the Board collectively meets its statutory and governance obligations

Required Skills, Experience and Attributes

  • Extensive governance and leadership experience, ideally in not-for-profit or social enterprise sectors
  • Strong understanding of compliance, risk and financial oversight
  • Strategic mindset with proven ability to lead organisational growth and change
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience in chairing boards or sub-committees
  • High ethical standards
  • Alignment and commitment to Worthy Cause's purpose

Time Commitment

  • Approximately hours per month (additional hours for onboarding)
  • Attendance at Board meetings and oversight of sub-committees
  • Additional time for strategy day, stakeholder engagement and CEO liaison

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