Organisation : Highett Community Financial Services Limited, T/as Community Bank Highett
Location : Melbourne (Highett)
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Board & Committee Members, CEO & Senior Management, Legal, Marketing, Media & Communications
Sector : Community Engagement
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 4 Jul, 2024
About the organisation
Community Bank Highett is a local franchise of the Bendigo Bank. Our objective is simple – we provide banking services and reinvest our profits back into the local community. Since 2000, we have invested over $3.55 million into local organisations supporting sports, education, arts, music, and strengthening community resilience.
About the role
Passionate about making a difference in your local community? Become a Community Bank Director and make a real impact.
Highett Community Financial Services Limited is currently seeking multiple Directors to join our Board.
We are expanding our volunteer board and are seeking skilled Directors experienced in local community partnerships, legal, marketing, PR and communications. We are entering a phase of growth, innovation, and deeper community partnerships and need experienced non-executive directors to join us.
Our Directors not only attend monthly board meetings. They also engage with community partners, promote our business, and contribute to our growth. The role will offer opportunities to develop your strategic planning, community engagement, risk management, and branch oversight skills. Having previous governance training (e.g. AICD Company Directors Course) would be an advantage to this role.
About You: You will be a community-minded individual with strong connections to Highett and surrounding areas. Living or working locally, you are passionate about giving back to the community and are willing to participate in local initiatives we support. You should be a good communicator, capable of building meaningful relationships and influencing others in a respectful way. You will have good commercial acumen with previous experience working in local community partnerships and engagement; marketing and communications; or legal.
Time Commitment: Approx 4-7 hours per month consisting of: up to 11 board meetings (virtual/in-person) and 11 committee meetings (virtual) per year; attendance at various partnership events; and engagement with community groups and stakeholders.
Benefits for You: You will get to collaborate with a purpose-driven team, contribute to positive local impact, receive personal and professional development opportunities through Bendigo Bank, and an annual honorarium.
How to apply
If interested, email a copy of a current CV and cover letter to our Company Secretary, Susan Smith
companysecretary@highettcommunity.com.au
Expressions of Interest close Thursday 4 July 2024.
Highett Community Financial Services Limited is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture and encourage all interested applicants to apply.
Please indicate in your cover letter if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to assist you in being considered for this role.
A National Police Record Check, Working with Children Check, and ASIC Director ID is essential if you are invited to join the Board.
Please quote in application: Community Bank Director – Highett via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Engagement
