• Board opportunity
• Join a not-for profit organisation

About us

Southern Cross Housing (SCH) is an accredited Tier 1 Community Housing Provider under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing. We manage a range of crisis, transitional, social and affordable housing properties with a portfolio of some 2,270 dwellings across an area from Wollongong to Eden and across to Jindabyne.

From humble beginnings in 1983, SCH has grown to become a leading provider of Social and Affordable Housing in Regional NSW, with a proud reputation for service excellence and innovation, which has provided opportunities for growth.

Commencing as the Shoalhaven Community Housing Scheme, we have since merged with three smaller organisations (increasing our portfolio and asset base), been successful in obtaining property management transfers and multiple capital / operational grants from government entities through competitive tender processes.

These ventures go hand in hand with our mission: To provide and expand affordable housing and appropriate support for people in need.

We intend to continue this trend of growth to meet the needs of the communities we service.

The opportunity

A vacancy has arisen to collaboratively work amongst the SCH Board, continuing the work and influence of SCH as a leader and innovator in the Social & Affordable Housing Sector.

This is a remunerated position commensurate with similar not-for-profit organisations. As a guide, Board members can expect to meet 10 times per year, engage between meetings as required and undertake annual professional development.

Per SCH’s Constitution, Directors are appointed for a three-year term with the opportunity to be reappointed up to a maximum term of 9 years.

Selection criteria

We are particularly seeking candidates with experience in the following areas that will complement the balance of skills and experience of existing Directors:

• Community Services
• Sector Knowledge
• Board Governance
• Public policy / advocacy / lobbying
• Health / community
• Not-for-profit

The Board is committed to gender balance, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

All candidates must have a genuine interest in, and a broad understanding of, the Social and Affordable Housing Sector, strong business acumen supported by demonstrable strategic ability, a sound understanding of good governance and well-developed communication skills.

Interested?

You are invited to apply by submitting your CV and a statement articulating the value you believe you can bring to SCH aligning to your area of expertise.

Applications for these roles will be assessed as received with a view to nominations for preferred candidates to be completed in readiness for the Annual General Meeting in November.

If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date for this role we may close this position sooner, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

For further information, please contact Joanne Rennie, Executive Assistant by calling 0438 113 851 or by email at [email protected], using the subject line: Non-Executive Board Director enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note all appointments are subject to a safety screening process, including a Working with Children Check, Police Records Check and COVID vaccination certificate.