Lirata Ltd (www.lirata.com) is an independent not-for-profit organisation based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia.

We are a ‘social justice multiplier’, magnifying the efforts of the many organisations and individuals working for positive change.

We are a Social Traders certified social enterprise, delivering work through consultancy, capacity building and systems advocacy. Each year we work on 25+ social impact projects across Australia, assisting governments and social purpose organisations to plan, review, evaluate and further develop their work, to create positive outcomes for communities.

Lirata was established in 2010 and incorporated in its current not-for-profit structure in 2016. Lirata currently has five Board Directors (www.lirata.com/about/team).

As we embark on an exciting growth phase, Lirata is seeking two new Board Directors - who are committed to delivering positive, effective social change - to join our Board.

Applicants are invited from all over Australia.

Key responsibilities

Board Directors collectively oversee the operation of Lirata, ensuring the provision of effective, high quality and innovative work for social justice. The Board is focused on strategy and impact rather than operational decision-making. Board Directors assist Lirata to steer and grow its social enterprise to ensure that it is financially sound and achieving its intended impacts for our partner organisations.

Board Directors have a range of legal and governance responsibilities, including:

• Overseeing development of the strategic plan
• Approving the annual budget and monitoring Lirata’s performance
• Supporting and appraising the CEO
• Contributing to Board decision-making and development.

The Board has formal online meetings seven times per year, for 2 hours per meeting, plus occasional additional meetings and planning days as required. Some Board activity also occurs electronically between meetings.

About you

You have a long-standing personal commitment to social justice, and strong knowledge of strategies through which social justice may be advanced. Ideally you have lived experience of structural inequity.

You have a strong collaborative approach and can work positively and effectively with others to deal with challenging issues. You have a commitment to sound governance. You will also have connections with people in strategic positions within sectors relevant to Lirata’s work. This may include within medium to large businesses, which may be potential customers or sponsors for Lirata in the future.

You are also an innovative thinker who is able to balance vision with realism. You realise that it takes time for a small organisation like Lirata to achieve its strategic goals. You are committed to working in systematic and thoughtful ways that build capacity for the long term.

You have ideas about how to grow our social enterprise so that it can reach new partner agencies and industries, helping magnify our impact. You will contribute skills and experience in one or more of these areas:

• Governance experience within the not-for-profit sector
• Financial and risk management
• Marketing and communications
• Workforce development / human resource management
• Commercial or legal industry experience.

Lirata is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit for diversity, as well as skills and organisational fit.

• We are an LGBTIQA+ inclusive and supportive organisation.
• We value cultural diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds.
• People from First Nations backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this role.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH US

• Use your expertise to make a meaningful contribution and drive positive social change
• Work with a passionate and dedicated Board
• Experience a very welcoming and collaborative culture where everyone feels valued and included
• Build your capability in not-for-profit governance.

For all enquiries about this position, please contact Lirata Director Dr Nicole Bluett-Boyd at [email protected] using the subject line: Board Directors x2 (Voluntary) - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.