The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Eva Tilley Memorial Home.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a Board Director with legal qualifications who wants to advance Eva Tilley’s mission to embrace, enhance and strengthen the relationships, connections and support networks of our residents and their families and friends.

  As a voluntary Board Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Planning: collaborating with Board Members to develop and implement strategic plans and goals for Eva Tilley.
• Governance and Oversight: ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; overseeing financial and clinical management; and evaluating organisational performance.
• Partnership Development: building and maintaining partnerships with other community organisations, businesses and stakeholders to enhance our services and reach a wider audience.
• Board Meeting and Committee Participation: attending regular Board meetings, actively participating in discussions and serving on committees to address specific areas of focus.

Skills and Attributes Required: You will have legal qualifications, skills and experience and may also have bring experience in one or more of the following areas: finance; business, not-for-profit management; industrial relations; community engagement.

  The following attributes are actively sought:

• Commitment: a strong passion for improving the lives of our residents and a genuine desire to make a difference in the community.
• Leadership Skills: demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capacity to contribute to strategic decision-making and guide the organisation's growth.
• Collaboration: the ability to work respectfully and effectively as part of a team, engage in constructive discussions and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Shaping Strategic Direction: thinks strategically to achieve aspirational goals
• Availability: attendance at regular Board Meetings (onsite and online) and active participation in Committee work relevant to your expertise. Flexible time commitment is appreciated.
• Alignment of your values with ours

Progressing Your Interest and Application: If you are ready to share your legal skills and expertise with the Eva Tilley Board and community, we are keen to hear from you. Preliminary discussions about your role can be directed to Ms Carol Toop via via contacting us. Please include your contact details and the best times to reach you. A tour of the facility will be offered as part of the appointment process.

Please note: Your application will need to include an abbreviated resume (max. 2 pages) and a brief statement outlining your interest in joining Eva Tilley Board, addressed to the Board Chair, Professor Judy Currey.