General Board Member
Organisation
Glen Eira Kindergarten Association
Closing date
27.09.2019
Primary role
Volunteer
Position type
Volunteer
Location
Bentleigh East
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
GEKA is a not-for-profit Early Years Management Service currently managing ten kindergartens in the Glen Eira community. Now in our eighth year of operation, and positioned for further growth we are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual in early years’ management services to contribute their knowledge as a valued Board member.
Work Days of the Role
Evening monthly board meetings
Hours of Work of the Role
3-4 hours per month plus attendance at meetings
Description
We are a skills based board and currently expanding our Board. We are seeking to appoint new general board members. We are looking for people with backgrounds, skills and experience in early childhood education, audit and risk management, public relations, corporate governance, company secretarial, legal, human resources and management.
General Board members will assist in:
- Setting the strategic direction of the organisation;
- Monitoring the organisational performance including financial and legal compliance; and
- Ensuring appropriate stakeholder engagement and good governance.
Qualifications
The successful candidates should have the following attributes:
- Good business acumen
- Great communication skills
- Exhibit behaviour to the highest ethical standards in the best interest of the organisation
- Passion for giving back to the community as a volunteer
- Commitment to be an active member of a small dedicated team
Industrial Agreement/Award
Other
Salary Other
Nil - volunteer
Contact Name
GEKA Board
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