Organisation : Abound Communities
Location : Melbourne (Fitzroy North)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Aged Care & Seniors
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 15 Jun, 2023
About the organisation
About us
Abound Communities is a charity providing accommodation and care for older Victorians in need. We were founded in 1869 as The Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria and began our life on an acreage of land in Fitzroy North gifted by the State government. Today we care for 500 older Victorians across four sites including an 81 bed residential aged care facility. Our continuum of care model enables our residents to transition through independent living, assisted living and aged care, as their care needs change, all under the Abound Communities umbrella.
An ageing population, the urgent need for more affordable housing and the focus on aged care bring many challenges but equally opportunities. We have recently completed two major building developments providing additional housing for 100 elderly Victorians. We are now broadening our service offering with the provision of Home Care services, initially to our own residents but with the plan to ultimately expand into the broader community. We are seeking opportunities to move beyond our four villages. To provide more affordable housing for older Victorians in need.
About the role
About the role
The Council is the organisation’s governing body. The Council consists of 8-10 volunteers with a variety of professional, academic and community backgrounds. The Council meets 6-7 times per year. Councillors are also part of at least one committee. Committees meet 3-4 times each year.
The primary responsibilities of the Council include setting the Vision and overall strategic direction, ensuring an effective governance and risk management framework, monitoring resident welfare and organisational performance. The Council works collaboratively and is passionate about delivering quality housing and care outcomes for our elders.
In addition to these broader Council responsibilities, we are specifically seeking someone to Chair the Finance and Audit Committee and who also then holds the title of Treasurer. The Treasurer role involves chairing the Finance and Audit Committee meetings, reviewing and authorising annual financial accounts and regulator submissions, overseeing the appointment & reporting of the auditor, providing reports to Council and the AGM, and playing a key role between management and the Council regarding organisation budgeting, capital planning, investments and development financing.
What we are looking for
The Council seeks to attract someone with appropriate attributes, such as:
• Demonstrated leadership and communications skills, sound business acumen, and governance experience;
• The ability to offer different perspectives and constructive suggestions to management, and to effectively Chair a board subcommittee;
• The ability to understand, interpret and evaluate financial reports;An accounting qualification or sufficient knowledge of Australian accounting standards to contribute to discussions and decisions regarding financial reporting;
Previous Board/Governance experience in a for profit or not for profit environment would be an advantage.
We welcome applicants of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Abound Communities Council Member - Treasurer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Aged_Care_and_Seniors
