The Board of Governance of Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre (Creeds Farm) is seeking new Board members to fill current vacancies and as part of our succession planning. The skills we are looking for include: risk and governance, property and building knowledge including facilities management or procurement or legal.

Even if your skills and expertise are in other areas, if you are passionate about community work and ready to contribute to the strategic direction of a neighbourhood house, we invite you to apply.

This is an exciting time to join our Board. Creeds Farm reopened in September 2022 - having been closed with the pandemic and building repairs - and welcomed our friends and neighbours back through our doors. Our vision is to be a sustainability and wellbeing hub for our growing community.

CREEDS FARM’S VALUES

Connection. We connect with each other and connect people to opportunities, support, learning and community. Empowerment. We enable community participation and support self-awareness and people taking action to meet their needs. Diversity. We celebrate people’s strengths, skills and potential, learn from each other and promote inclusiveness. Welcoming. We are positive, kind and bring good will and good humour to all we do.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience or interest in the operation or governance of community organisations or incorporated associations. Prior experience on a Board or regular provision of reports to a Board well regarded.
• Strategic planning, critical thinking and influencing skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in at least one of governance, legal, advocacy, marketing and communications, risk management, facilities management or procurement, human resources, grant writing or fundraising is desirable.
• Ability to ensure appropriate record keeping including setting agendas, taking minutes and monitoring actions (for the Secretary).

TIME COMMITMENT

• Attend and contribute to regular Board meetings. Monthly Board meetings are held online
• Actively participate on at least one subcommittee or working group.
• As needed, participate in consultation processes or liaise with MPs, local councillors or Government officers.
• Attend governance training as needed.
• The Secretary will also need to prepare the agenda in consultation with the Chair and take minutes for each meeting.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH US

• Contribute to the local community.
• Work with a passionate and dedicated Board.
• A practical experience in governing a small not-for-profit organisation.
• A great addition to your resume.

HOW TO APPLY

Please tell us in one page who you are, the skills and experience you can bring to Creeds Farm and why you would like to join the Board of Governance. Please attach your resume to the application.

Please call Christina, Board Chair on 0402 295 167 if you’d like to discuss this opportunity. Position Description provided upon request.