The Burdekin Association

Seeking experienced, committed Board Members whose track records demonstrate an ability to help take a rapidly growing organisation to its next level.

• Leading Youth Services organisation
• Innovative and progressive organisation
• Looking for people passionate about the well-being of young people

ABOUT BURDEKIN

We are a Housing, Support and Community Intervention service, providing support to children and young people aged between 9 and 24. Our services include:

• Out of Home Care – a range of accommodation and support options for children and young people 9-24 who are or have been under the care of the Minister.
• Youth Housing – housing options for young people (17-24) at risk of homelessness or homeless.
• Family and Community – working proactively with individuals and community groups to prevent homelessness, family breakdown, out of home placements and supporting reconciliation of family relationships

ABOUT THE ROLE

Burdekin is seeking to recruit a number of new Board Members who can support the organisation to realise its vision and mission at a time of significant growth.

Evolving organically, the organisation has doubled in size in the past three years, attained greater maturity and taken positive steps to strengthen its governance.

To ensure that the impending transition to the next level can be achieved seamlessly, Burdekin is now seeking the commitment of experienced Board Members – those with expert governance skills and demonstrated success in helping guide a growing business to the next level and implement its strategic plan.

Highly valued would be:

• Strong governance skills including change, risk and financial expertise, gained on Boards or Committees or in senior executive roles, in either non-profit or commercial business
• Knowledge and expertise in the provision of youth services, including Out of Home Care, Child Protection and Youth Housing
• Background in Community or Public Relations

Burdekin is seeking a minimum three year commitment from those with the time, capacity and energy to lead the organisation on the next stage of its journey.

The Burdekin Board meets eight times a year on weeknights and the two Board Committees meet quarterly normally on weekdays.

Burdekin values diversity and welcomes people of any culture, ethnic background, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation and ability to use our services and apply to join our Board.

This is an unpaid voluntary role.

For more information about the organisation, please refer to www.burden.org.au.

Please contact Min Zuo to request the form if you experience any difficulty downloading it. Any queries about the role can also be directed to Min at [email protected], using the subject line: Board Member (voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.