Board Member (Voluntary)

Golden City Support Services Incorporated (GCSS) is a respected disability and mental health support provider improving the safety and quality of life of the people we support in Greater Bendigo, Echuca and Gisborne for over 40 years.

GCSS provides a range of supports, including supporting independent living, community participation and programs for those seeking mental health recovery.

The Board seeks expressions of interest from those interested in governance and a passion for ensuring quality in the lives of people living with disability or mental health challenges.

Job description

The Board sets GCSS’s strategic direction, monitors adherence to regulatory requirements and its financial performance and advises our CEO and Executive Management team.

Board members contribute to improving the lives of the people we support by raising awareness of sector challenges and by advancing best practice in providing quality support.

Core behavioural competencies

GCSS is governed by Victorian legislation and regulated by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV). Information on the formal role and responsibilities of an incorporated association are explained on CAV’s website here (search for “Committee and committee members – incorporated associations”).

GCSS’s support activities are also governed by a range of other legislative schemes, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Victorian disability rights legislation and standards set by the Victorian Departments of Health and of Families, Fairness and Housing.

As a new board member you will be supported to understand and develop your role and responsibilities in governing a not-for-profit disability and mental health services provider.

The Board considers the following attributes are important to make a positive contribution:

• Enthusiasm and commitment to improve the lives of the people we support and a willingness to guide the mission, values and strategic objectives of GCSS.
• A collaborative mindset working effectively as a team to achieve shared objectives, whilst taking into consideration other points of view.
• Integrity in performing your role, ensuring you understand the key issues of the organisation and can support strategic decision-making.

Desirable Characteristics

GCSS needs board needs members with a range of skills and experience to supports its governance role, including:

• Knowledge or experience of governance processes and systems
• Knowledge or experience of the disability and mental health sectors
• Strategy development and implementation experience
• Financial and risk management skills and management

Your Commitment:

Interested applicants should be comfortable they can:

• Attend 8 to 10 meetings a year, generally on Mondays from 5.30 to 7.30 pm every 6 weeks at GCSS’s head office in Bendigo (with an option of attending online)
• Review/contribute to board papers distributed a week in advance of meetings
• Monitor important developments in the disability and mental health sectors, noting GCSS subscribes to sector support organisations such as National Disability Services
• Take ownership for improving skills and understanding of the role and sectors GCSS works in, e.g. through AICD training and attending sector events

New board members can be appointed directly by the board for up to 12 months and may nominate for a 3-year term at the annual general meeting held in November each year.

More information

• Our website here for more information about our organisation
• Our entry on the ACNC register (ABN 33586321325)

People with lived experience of disability or mental health are encouraged to apply.

To submit your interest, please click Apply Now.

Please feel free to contact Dru Marsh, GCSS Chair, if you have any questions regarding the role. at [email protected] using the subject line: Board Member (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.