Organisation : VincentCare Victoria
Location : Melbourne, Victoria (452 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000)
Work type : Various
Sector : Homelessness & Affordable Housing
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 23 Nov, 2018
About the organisation
VincentCare Victoria Ltd was established by the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria in 2003 to accept responsibility for a range of services for disadvantaged and vulnerable people, including those who are homeless, mentally and physically disabled, aged, and suffering from forms of substance abuse. Supported by values of Leadership, Accountability, Courage, Compassion, Excellence and Dignity our Organisational Purpose is: “To create opportunities and lasting change for the most marginalised”.
VincentCare Victoria is a company limited by guarantee pursuant to the provisions of the Corporations Law, and has an annual budget of around $45 million which is derived from government funding, fundraising, commercial activities and service fees. It currently employs almost 300 staff and 1,500 volunteers who help provide multiple programs across Victoria.
About the role
Board Appointments
VincentCare is currently seeking new Board Directors for an initial three year term. The Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Directors are also required to participate in at least one of five Board sub- committees.
Candidates should have a broad understanding of the policy context of the community services sector, a strong commitment to Social Justice and expertise relevant to the governance of a large, diverse community services organisation.
Specific skills and experience in Social Policy, Finance, Health and Legal/Compliance would be highly regarded. All Directors are required to have completed, or be willing to complete, the Company Directors Course run by the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Non-Executive Director – VincentCare Victoria via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing
