Bendigo Heritage Attractions (BHA) is responsible for managing, maintaining and promoting three of Bendigo's most significant heritage assets, namely the Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Tramways and the Bendigo Joss House Temple.

The Board are seeking expressions of interest from potential Board Directors / Chair Finance & Risk Committee to fill a casual vacancy.

Desired Competencies and Skills

• Knowledge of a Director’s Responsibilities: Including an understanding of the role as well as the legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities.

• Strategic Expertise: The ability to develop and review the strategy through constructive questioning and suggestion and contribute to the effective decision making of the board.

• Accounting and Finance: The ability to read and comprehend the company’s accounts, financial material presented to the board, financial reporting requirements and an understanding of corporate finance.

• Risk Management: Experience in identifying significant risks to the organisation.

• Commercial Exposure: Experience and understanding of current dynamic business practices including digital environments, business development and change management.

• Sector knowledge: Knowledge and/or experience in the heritage, tourism or attractions sectors or similar and/or governing a not-for-profit membership organisation.

Desired Personal Attributes

• Committed to The Bendigo Trust’s Values, Vision and Mission: Practical understanding and personal commitment to the organisation’s goals.

• Integrity: Acting honestly and ethically and putting TBT interests ahead of personal interests.

• Team Player: Able to function effectively as a team member with personal impact and superior communication skills. Able to work effectively with other board members and executives and represent The Bendigo Trust effectively externally as required.

• Independent: Able, when required, to be curious and courageous, to think independently and to express an independent viewpoint succinctly, logically and respectfully.

• Emotionally Intelligent: Ability to demonstrate self-awareness and empathy for others through strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a group, listen carefully and be aware of others’ emotional responses, but also communicate their views candidly and cogently when required.

• Active Contributor: A willingness and ability to participate actively and effectively in the work of the Board, including its sub-committees.

• Commercial Judgement and Instinct: Demonstrate a good business instinct and acumen and be able to assimilate and synthesize complex information.

Selection Criteria The Bendigo Trust Board is aiming to increase diversity across all domains.

Essential Experience

1. Demonstrated experience in corporate governance as a company director or executive.
2. Experience at a senior level in business, government, the community or a profession.
3. A demonstrated track record of achievement as a director, CEO or senior executive of a company, not for profit organisation or professional practice

Essential Skills

1. High level leadership skills.
2. Strong analytical skills and judgement of a high order.
3. Excellent communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and succinctly, persuade people, listen to other points of view.
4. A demonstrated capacity to contribute to policy and advocacy.
5. Ability to engage and build effective working relationships with a range of key stakeholders as required.

Desirable Experience / Skills

1. Experience in finance and risk management; and/or
2. Strong governance and strategic planning experience

Key Terms of Appointment • Tenure: The director is appointed by the members of The Bendigo Trust for an initial term of three years. • Remuneration: This is a voluntary, unpaid position. Directors are reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred in attending board meetings and related matters. • Board meetings: Scheduled as both face to face and electronic approx. 6-8 meetings per annum. Finance & Risk Committee meetings are held quarterly.

To express interest please apply via seek or email [email protected]. Expressions of interest close 5pm Friday 31 May 2024.

For further information, please email [email protected]