Organisation : St John Ambulance NSW
Location : Sydney (Burwood)
Work type : Various
Sector : Health – General
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 13 Jan, 2020
About the organisation
St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) is a Profit for Purpose charity and is registered as a company limited by guarantee. St John is one of the leading providers of:
- first aid and mental health training;
- first aid supplies and equipment, including defibrillators;
- personalised on-site first aid restocking and WHS advice services; and
- event health services ranging from high level medical services at music festivals to public event health safety services at major and community sporting and social events.
Every dollar of profit that St John Ambulance makes from its commercial activities is used to fund free first aid training and support volunteering activities which builds community resilience and empower people to save lives.
About the role
About the Role
St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) is seeking two Directors with strategic healthcare, emergency services, commercial or fundraising/sponsorships experience for appointment to its Board. The position of Director requires attendance at least 6 Board meetings and 2 Strategy Sessions per year. Most Directors are also part of a subcommittee with 4 meetings per year. Overall the expected time commitment is approximately 100 – 150 hours per annum.
The term of appointment is for a three-year period the opportunity for future terms of reappointment. The role is voluntary with all expenses reimbursed.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Degree qualified in a healthcare, marketing or business related field;
- Industry connected and personally sought after due to your commercial expertise, as an educator / speaker or thought leader;
- Previous Board or executive management experience in an organisation of the same or larger size
- Participation in AICD director / governance courses (or similar);
- Ability to quickly achieve a clear understanding of the business dynamics of this complex organisation, including its value to the community;
- Exposure to sales and business expansion / improvement;
- Willingness and ability to be involved in volunteer activities and representing the board at appropriate functions and meetings with key stakeholders;
- A clear grasp of strategic thinking including successful strategy formulation and implementation;
- Exceptional communication skills with evidence of an ability to listen, question and challenge in a constructive manner;
- Monitoring skills as evidenced by the ability to probe the adequacies of finance and risk controls;
- Ability to provide an objective and independent point of view, sound judgment and a broad perspective;
- Well respected in the community and your industry with a willingness to assist with appropriate introductions to further the objectives of the organisation;
- Ability to balance our voluntary and/or not for profit sector objectives with the need to be commercially sustainable in an ever changing and competitive environment;
Expression of Interest
If you’d like to express interest, then click Apply Now or you can apply directly to board.appointments@stjohnnsw.com.au along with your cover letter and Resume. Please note that we require you to obtain a Working with Children’s Check and Police Check.
The closing date for expressions of interest is the 13 January 2020.
St John Ambulance (NSW) does not appreciate unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.
St John NSW cares about keeping children and young people safe. Protecting and promoting the emotional, physical, cultural and spiritual wellbeing of children and young people is central to all aspects of the operations and culture of St John NSW.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Board Director via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Health_–_General
