Chairperson

Location: sydney
Salary: Voluntary role
Job Type: temporary
Contact: Vicky Garvey
Chair Opportunity

National Peak Body

Location (flexible)

Our client is an established not-for-profit organisation that is committed to advocating for those living with a chronic disease that affects nearly 400,000 people in Australia.  Their focus is to further prevent the transmission of the disease and enable equitable access to prevention strategies, testing, treatment and support.In takig them through a period of transformation and growth they  are now looking to appoint an experienced Chair to lead the organisation and Board of Directors. The appointed candidate will play a pivotal role in the ongoing development of the organisation by fostering effective governance, collaboration, and strategic leadership while ensuring the organisation's success and sustainability.
 
Key Responsibilities include:
  1. Provide strategic and cultural leadership including oversight of a strategic plan, identification of strategic risk management and fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, accountability and integrity.
  2. Establish and maintain a collaborative productive working relationship with the CEO providing support in line with the organisation's mission, strategic, risk, business and operational plans and KPI’s. Also leading the Board in relation to negotiations for the CEO's employment contract, compensation and formal appraisal.
  3. Leadership and management of the Board in effectively discharging its governance, compliance and fiduciary responsibilities. The President will also Chair all Board meetings ensuring effective use of time, shape meeting agendas, emphasising goals, strategy, risk management, financial, and executive performance.
 
Experience:
  • You will have a demonstrated governance experience and strategic risk management and a record of achievement as a Board Chair ideally gained within the Not-for-Profit sector.
  • Experience working with Federal experience working with Federal or State Government health agencies is also essential in providing strong advocacy in representing the organization to achieve its strategic objectives.
  • The successful candidate will have an established executive career in senior leadership roles.
  • Collaborative, respectful and inclusive leadership style and the ability to build a productive team culture and strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Most importantly the Chair must be aligned with the values and strategic mission of the organisation.
Interested parties should apply by providing an updated resume to vickyg@sde.com.au


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