Organisation : Community Housing Ltd (CHL)
Location : Adelaide (National )
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Homelessness & Affordable Housing
Salary type : Other
Application closing date : 27 Dec, 2019
About the organisation
About us
The Community Housing Ltd (CHL) Group is Australia’s leading community housing provider with over 11,000 units under management and operations across all States and in seven countries overseas.
CHL’s vision is a world without housing poverty; our mission entails ensuring the provision of affordable and sustainable housing for all people in need. As a Tier 1 housing provider, CHL prides itself on being an innovative and best practice organisation with a proven track record of significant development and growth.
CHL is a not for profit company limited by guarantee and a public benevolent institution.
About the role
About the role
CHL is seeking to appoint an appropriately experienced and skilled independent Non Executive Director (NED). As a valued member of our organisation, the NED will be part of our highly qualified and experienced Board. She/he will be given the opportunity to confer with key stakeholders involved in the delivery of housing services to make a real difference.
The NED will play a vital role in corporate governance with a wide range of responsibilities including:
- Attending approx. 6-10 board meetings pa and sitting on a minimum of one Board Committee; the appointed NED will also be required to sit on at least one subsidiary company Board
- Providing experienced, sound advice to the Chair and Managing Director (MD)
- Contributing to the development of strategy and providing constructive scrutiny of policies, proposals and plans developed by CHL
- Understanding financial information reported and management of operational risk, including accountability for services provided and public funds used
Directors’ fees will be paid in accordance with company policy.
About you
First and foremost, to be successful in this role you must have a passion for housing and a clear commitment to achieving strong community housing outcomes.
You will also need:
- Detailed understanding and knowledge of the responsibilities of a company director
- Strategic expertise with the ability to review strategy by constructive questioning and suggestion in order to contribute to the effective decision making of the board
- High level communication skills both verbal and written
- Board level experience in the private or public sectors in a mid to large and complex enterprise with a reform agenda
- Knowledge of the community housing sector and a relevant degree would be an advantage
The Board seeks to attract a diversity of skills and would welcome an NED with knowledge and/or experience in any of the following areas: accounting and/or strategic financial management skills; social and affordable housing development / management; or social research.
Satisfactory police, ASIC, and ACNC checks are required for all directors. CHL is an equal opportunity employer working closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Non-Executive Director (NED) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing
