About the Role

Ordinary Board Members are essential to the success of Tiny Pride, bringing expertise and reach in relation to supporting Tiny Pride’s performance and future growth as non-executive board members. Ordinary Board members are responsible for:

• Overseeing Tiny Pride activities and financial performance.
• Collaborating with fellow board members to set and execute strategic objectives, business plans and policies and procedures for the organisation.
• Providing feedback in relation to proposed activities and their alignment to the Tiny Pride Investment Framework and Strategic Plan.
• Providing valuable knowledge and insights to drive informed decision-making, including deep knowledge of the needs of LGBTIQA+ community and the intersectional experiences of LGBTIQA+ people.
• Upholding the highest standards of governance, ethics and risk management, ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations including the Tiny Pride Rules of Association.
• Promoting the work of Tiny Pride to key stakeholders and across professional networks.

All board members are required to agree to adhere to the Board Terms of Reference which set out the key expectations and behaviour of Board members.

About Tiny Pride

The world is changing and Tiny Pride is committed to bridging the gap between the lived experience of LGBTIQA+ people and the rest of the community to create a more inclusive future.

We do this by giving you the tools and skills to become better allies through change facilitation and resources.

Through our ongoing relationships and mentorship we educate, support and empower organisations to be better connected and inclusive.

Our approach is grounded in the best research and evidence, as well as experiences from the people that work with us about what enables change.

Tiny Pride was established as a not for profit in November 2021.

Tiny Pride Values

Our most important values at Tiny Pride are:

Community

The voice of our community is at the centre of everything we do, and we demonstrate respect for the intersections across the whole of our rainbow community.

Commitment

We are deeply committed to our community and delivering positive change for LGBTIQA+ people. We show up and we deliver, especially in times when our community needs us the most.

Collaboration

We believe that it is only by working together that we can create better outcomes for LGBTIQA+ community. This includes drawing on lived experience, LGBTIQA+ experts in their field and those people and organisations who walk alongside us as allies. We will do this in a respectful way to deliver positive outcomes.

Empowerment

We empower our allies to make change and to support our goal of a more inclusive future in a world where we realise the benefits of equality for the LGBTIQA+ community. We will do this work with deep integrity and set direction as stewards for positive change for our people.

Desired attitudes, skills and experience

• Strong alignment with Tiny Pride's values.
• Passion for promoting intersectional voices, creating inclusive spaces and commitment to child safety.
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development and implementation of organisational plans, policies, procedures and risk frameworks.
• Experience or knowledge in strategic planning, business planning, marketing strategies, including social media management, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with governance practices, including compliance with legal requirements for non-profit organisations. Any relevant experience on a not for profit board would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

Other information

All applicants must hold a current Working With Children’s Check, with a preferred nominee to undergo a National Police Check.

This position is voluntary an will require approximately 8 hours volunteer time per month.

You can find out more information about Tiny Pride by visiting tinypride.org.au.

A position description is attached.