Organisation : School Food Matters Inc
Location : TAS Regional (Hobart)
Time required : The Board Chair will be responsible for facilitating bi-monthly meetings (last Wednesday of the month, 5-7pm), identifying and addressing any key stakeholder issues, and building a strong and connected Board committee. It is envisaged the role would be no more than 10 hours per month. This would include meetings outside of bi-monthly Board meetings.
Duration of project : On-going
Skill area : Board & Committee Members
Sector : Children, Community Development, Community Engagement, Education & Training, Health – General
Application closing date : 17 Jan, 2025
About the role
School Food Matters is calling for expressions of interest for the position of Board Chair to be part of our well established organisation. This role is to support the organisation through the next phase of expansion, develop networks and to drive strong growth potential. The right person will have experience in governance, project management, advocacy, and be an open and encouraging communicator.
This is currently a volunteer position, with an aim to shift to a paid position over the next three years.
The Board Chair will be responsible for facilitating bi-monthly meetings, identifying and addressing any key stakeholder issues, and building a strong and connected Board committee. We are seeking a person who can think critically and provide strategic advice in line with the organisations goals, values and vision.
If you have the passion and energy to make a difference and help us achieve our goals, then we want to hear from you!
About the organisation
School Food Matters is a not-for-profit organisation that works with schools across Tasmania to build on practices that promote and support a whole school approach to eating well. This is not just about providing nutritious food but creating an environment that enables all children to have time to enjoy eating in a relaxed social setting. Our programs and projects reflect this desire to see all Tasmanian children eating well and therefore, thriving in all that they do.
School Food Matters is leading the nation through our School Lunch Program providing a hot lunch to students in 30 schools currently statewide (expanding to 45 in 2025 and 60 in 2026) and through our work in the SmartFood Program with school canteens. Our programs have a positive impact on children and young people’s social, health, and educational outcomes to the benefit of the whole Tasmanian community.
How to apply
For further enquiries or to register your interest in this position please contact:
Kirsty Grierson, Executive Officer
e: kirsty@schoolfoodmatters.org.au
ph: (03) 6223 8023 / mob: 0409 358 119
Please quote in application: Board Chair - School Food Matters via Pro Bono Australia.
