Board Member

The Windsor Community Bank Branch, Bendigo Bank was established in 2002 and focuses on local community projects that help encourage and support sustainable and profitable growth. Since opening, the Windsor Community Bank has contributed almost $1m in grants and sponsorships back into the community.
The company now seeks to appoint two Directors to join our Board to build the business and continue to deliver support to our community both financially and socially.
Who we are looking for:
• People who are committed to the Community Bank model
• Individuals inspired to become a force of positive change for the Stonnington Community
• A desire to build, support and govern a successful local business.
• Enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to dedicate time to help create a successful business whose mandate is to return profit to community groups
• Willingness to be part of a diverse team of individuals from various industries
• Persons sought after will exhibit competent business acumen, be highly motivated and well connected in the community. Having said that, young people with a desire to engage their local community are encouraged to apply
• We are looking for people with diverse backgrounds who represent the demographics from the local community and have strong local networks
• Experience on boards, while desirable, is not essential
• This is a volunteer position
• A background in finance and accounting would be a considered benefit, as one role would cover the Treasury portfolio.
As a Director you will be expected to attend Board meetings once a month and be a member of one of the sub-committees (Marketing & Sponsorships, Finance or Community Grants). You are expected to attend functions in line with the strategic direction of the business and to represent the company, make presentations and speak on behalf of the company.
Directors are expected to contribute at Board meetings enthusiastically and to question and or advise where necessary. You will be provided with Board reports prior to meetings and are expected to have read and prepared questions and or comments prior. Training on director’s responsibilities is provided.
As an ambassador for the bank, you must be committed to our business, this includes using our banking facility personally and recommending it to others.
Directors are expected to be contactable by email for all communications and are expected to respond where necessary in a reasonable time.
Directors will have to undergo a police check and be prepared to sign a confidentiality agreement with Bendigo Bank.
If you are, or would like to become, an influential member of the local community or have any enquiries about the role, please contact the company secretary at secretary@windsorcommunity.com.au