Organisation : OzHelp Folundation
Location : Australian Capital Territory
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Mental Health
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 22 Nov, 2020
About the organisation
Who are OzHelp?
In 2001 three young apprentices in the ACT building and construction industry died by suicide. Inspired by the determination of Lorraine and Lee O’Bryan, the parents of David one of the apprentices, the leading industry employer and employee bodies - the Master Builders’ Association of the ACT (MBA) and the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union ACT Branch (CFMEU)) - with the support of the ACT Government, agreed to establish the OzHelp Foundation with the purpose of preventing suicide, particularly by men in the construction industry.
In the 19 years since its establishment, OzHelp has been providing mental health support and suicide prevention services, commencing in the ACT and growing to include multiple locations for delivery of services around Australia, including remote areas. OzHelp has developed a reputation for workplace programs reflecting its origins in outreach to those who work in high risk, hard to reach occupations where vulnerability to mental health pressures occurs but is not easily addressed. The over-arching purpose of OzHelp services is suicide prevention by improving and enabling people’s broad health and wellbeing. OzHelp currently reaches over 40,000 workers each year.
About the role
We are seeking additional board members to contribute to the achievement of our purpose.
This role is honorary and Board members are expected to contribute their time, expertise, and networks. If you believe in OzHelp’s vision and purpose, we can offer you a rewarding opportunity as part of a team working toward increasing our capacity as a leading social enterprise to increase and improve the well-being, and to reduce the risk of suicide, of people in high risk and hard to reach workplaces.
The full Board meets every six weeks which run from 8.30 to 10.30am on a Friday. Board members are generally expected to contribute to the work of at least one of the three board level committees: Finance,
Audit and Risk Remuneration, Nominations, and Strategy Committee. Committee meetings are held up to four times per year for approximately 1-2 hours in length.
As a Director of OzHelp, you will play a critical role alongside other Non-Executive Directors and the Executive Team, in the strategic leadership of a successful and growing for Purpose organisation, as well as supporting the Executive by providing industry and organisational insights, introductions to relevant contacts, and participating in events we hold in different cities to build relationships with our stakeholders throughout the year.
Selection Criteria:
You will have a depth of experience and understanding, preferably at the Executive or Board level, with either: political influence and connections at the State and/or Federal level; mental health and suicide prevention; transport and/or logistics experience; and or professional/ business development.
Other requirements include a belief in, and passion for, OzHelp’s vision, mission, and values. An ability to think strategically and be involved in developing medium to long term strategies, as well as a developed and robust reputation within the broader community. A preparedness to take on the statutory obligations as described by ACNC and ASIC for company directors, and be a resident of Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Victoria, or Queensland.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Non-executive Director via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Mental_Health
