Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 1st Jun 2023
- Sydney > Parramatta
Frontier Services, a national agency of the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) and Australia’s oldest bush charity, provides funding and resources for pastoral support through an extensive network of Bush Chaplains and Outback Links volunteers to lend a helping hand in rural and remote Australia.
We are a not-for-profit registered charity, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our skills-based Board oversees the governance of Frontier Services and draws on the expertise and insights of a diverse and inclusive group to achieve its strategic priorities. The Board collectively determines Frontier Service’s culture through its values by establishing high ethical standards and sets the risk appetite to protect and enhance the delivery of programs, fundraising and overall performance.
Frontier Services is seeking applications from individuals who have a commitment to excellence and a desire to contribute to effective governance. Successful applicants will bring alignment with the purpose of the organisation and have capacity to devote time and energy to the position of a Board Director.
We are looking for up to three new members to join the team this year. Skills in governance and strategy are vital, but we are also looking for a rich diversity in life experience. Current Board vacancies include Members with skills in areas of finance, law, fundraising, marketing, technology, as well as people with lived experience of rural/remote Australia and/or First Nations People.
As this is a volunteer position, members are not remunerated but associated expenses may be covered.
The Frontier Services Board has determined that applications should meet one or more of the following eligibility criteria:
In addition, successful applicants should possess one or more of the following general skills, competencies and/or experience;
For information about Frontier Services including Annual Reports please visit https://frontierservices.org/