Organisation : PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia
Location : Australia
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Health – General, Mental Health
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 20 May, 2022
About the organisation
We are a not for profit organisation founded in and guided by lived experience, and have a 39 year history in supporting individuals, families and the community affected by perinatal mental illness and vulnerability. Our National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline is the only free, national helpline supporting people experiencing or affected by perinatal mental health challenges.
PANDA grew from a small community-based organisation, founded by a group of women who had first-hand experience in what it was like to struggle with postnatal depression. They wanted to assist other women experiencing the same.
Our vision is a society where perinatal mental health is valued and understood and where stigma and systemic barriers to seeking help no longer exist.
About the role
The role of the Board is to govern PANDA in such a way that it is able to pursue its purpose successfully.
The Board is responsible for a range of functions, including but not limited to:
- improving the performance of PANDA through strategy setting and policy making, including ensuring there are adequate resources;
- monitoring and evaluating PANDA’s performance against the agreed goals and objectives, strategies and plans;
- considering the viewpoints of the various stakeholders;
- implementing effective governance and risk management strategies;
- delegating responsibility for the administration and operations to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO); and
- providing guidance and oversight to senior management.
Time Commitment
- The Board typically meets every six weeks (approximately eight times per annum).
- Board meetings are conducted in the evening via Zoom including an annual face-to-face meeting typically held during business hours.
- Appointees are expected to attend at least 75 percent of Board meetings.
- If applicants are appointed to other Boards, they are expected to manage their time appropriately and demonstrate commitment in their preparation and contribution to the Board meetings and/or committees.
- Applicants should give careful consideration to any existing and anticipated demands on their time.
- Board members are generally expected to participate in one or more of the Board’s committees, which include: Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Governance Committee.
Term of appointment
Successful applicants will be appointed for an initial term of two years (unless otherwise determined by the Board). According to the Constitution, tenure must not exceed ten years in total.
Remuneration
Voluntary (travel expenses are reimbursed).
Enquires
If you would like to discuss this position, please call or email Kathi Boorman, Board Director, on 0455 331 565 or kathi.boorman@onedoor.org.au
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Non-Executive Board Member via Pro Bono Australia.
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