Board Member
The John Pierce Centre (JPC) – looking after the needs of the Deaf Community in Victoria - is opening up invitations for enthusiastic individuals to be a Director on our Board of Management. This role gives you the opportunity to help shape the governance and future of the JPC and offer longevity to the Deaf Community in Victoria.
Our not-for-profit, independent Organisation is a great starting point (or next step) for your Board Director career. We are a friendly, yet well-organised group of professionals who care about the JPC and the lives of our Deaf Community in Victoria.
This is a voluntary Board Director role. Your time commitment is required to meet at JPC every 2 months on a Wednesday evening, 6pm – 8pm, for the Board Meeting. You also take part on an additional Committee, which also meets every 2 months, at a time to suit those who are working elsewhere.
We are looking for the following general attributes:
Your role will make a significant contribution to the longevity and success of our Organisation and enable us to keep making a positive difference for the Deaf Community in Victoria.
Our not-for-profit, independent Organisation is a great starting point (or next step) for your Board Director career. We are a friendly, yet well-organised group of professionals who care about the JPC and the lives of our Deaf Community in Victoria.
This is a voluntary Board Director role. Your time commitment is required to meet at JPC every 2 months on a Wednesday evening, 6pm – 8pm, for the Board Meeting. You also take part on an additional Committee, which also meets every 2 months, at a time to suit those who are working elsewhere.
We are looking for the following general attributes:
- Leadership experience in one of financial, human resources, quality or risk management.
- Knowledge of Director’s responsibilities, including legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities.
- An ability to challenge and work in a respectful and inclusive manner with the Deaf Community.
- Understanding that not-for-profit must use its resources well to further their mission.
- Good business acumen.
- Time Commitment:
- Board Meeting – Bi Monthly – 2 hours
- Committee Meeting – Bi Monthly – 1 hour
- Hours outside of Meetings – less than 1 hour per month
Your role will make a significant contribution to the longevity and success of our Organisation and enable us to keep making a positive difference for the Deaf Community in Victoria.
Mandatory
National Police Certificate
Points to note
Interest in the Deaf Community. Voluntary/honorary Board Member role.
Benefits of Volunteering
Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Positive Attitude
Resilience
Growth Mindset
Judgement and Decision Making (Decision Making)
Negotiation
John Pierce Centre
Board Member
Monthly
Prahran
Monthly
Skills Required
Service/Business Develpmt
Board & Committee
Compliance
General
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