Non-Executive Directors (3) for 3Bridges

Organisational Profile:

Our Vision – People living in connected and enriched communities.

Our purpose – To partner with people and the community so that each of us has the voice and the opportunity to meet life’s challenges and realise our opportunities together.

Our 5 strategic goals include:

1. Leadership – We will build the capacity of local communities and increase the access to services and programs
2. Service Innovation – We will show that we listen to the choices people make by delivering innovative solutions
3. Community Connections – We will develop strong partnerships supported by research and innovation
4. Sustainability – We will build revenue streams independent of traditional government funding and invest in meeting the needs of local communities.
5. Organisational Excellence – We will apply strong systems and procedures to support organisational performance.

Our service delivery models focus on bringing the appropriate services, resources and supports, both formal and informal, around a person to meet their individual needs. We operate highly creative and flexible models of care to maximise individuals’ choices and goals.

Opportunity:

3Bridges is seeking 3 Non-Executive Directors to join our Board. Non Executive Directors are currently voluntary roles. Board and Committee meetings are held at our offices in the St George area. A commitment of approximately 4 hours monthly is required as a Board member to attend meetings. As a member of a Board Committee, an additional 4 hours bi-monthly is required. Preparation time is up to 1 day per month. There is the expectation that Board members will have a strong professional network that they will utilise to support the achievement of 3Bridge’s vision and that they will attend at public functions from time to time.

A genuine interest to contribute to the community services sector is essential.
In addition to the specific experience and qualifications outlined, membership of Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is highly regarded.

Director (1) will be a practising qualified accountant and will be a key member of the Finance and Risk Committee.

Director (2) will have strong financial investment, risk assessment and analytic skills. The Director will also be a member of the Finance and Risk Committee (FRC).

Both will have experience at Board level and have been involved in the development and monitoring of financial strategies and a risk frameworks, especially with respect to financial risk and investment plans. We are looking for people with strong commercial skills and experience in business growth, strong financial credentials and high level corporate governance, coupled with current knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.

Director (3) is likely to have experience as either a senior executive or a company director in a for profit organisation and have had prior roles in areas such marketing and corporate social responsibility. We are looking for someone who has solid experience in brand development and marketing.
For a briefing pack, please contact Rosemary.Bishop@3Bridges.org.au

For a confidential discussion about either role, please contact:

Catriona Barry, Chair on 0417 221 119

Please submit your expression of interest comprising a resume and cover letter addressing the relevant key requirements to: Catriona.barry@me.com by cob Friday 22 April 2016.