We operate a for purpose organisation to: provide Lifeline accredited services, and other services which support people in crisis; provide a link between people in crisis or need and other services; maintain and develop high quality training programs for volunteers and the community; cooperate with the Government, statutory and voluntary bodies and organisations in the furtherance of the purposes of Lifeline Loddon Mallee and to make such representations to them as may be determined by Lifeline Loddon Mallee from time to time; monitor the changing needs of the community to ensure Lifeline Loddon Mallee services remain relevant; receive funds or other and with the aim of achieving the purposes of Lifeline Loddon Mallee; and
do all such lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the achievement of the foregoing purposes of any of them.

Board responsibilities On behalf of key stakeholders, especially the Members and help seekers, the Board is responsible for the stewardship and future well-being of LLM. The Board bears ultimate responsibility for LLM achieving the purposes for which it exists. In providing leadership and strategic governance, the Board must: establish the organisation’s purpose, values, goals and objectives; identify and monitor the management of corporate risks; establish, monitor and review the strategic direction for LLM including review and approval of the strategic plans, annual budgets, financial objectives, significant capital allocations and expenditures and major initiatives; monitor LLM’s performance against policies and other criteria set by the Board; ensure there are adequate resources to realise LLM’s purpose, values, goals and objectives and that these are managed effectively through reliable financial systems;
ensure the maintenance of LLM’s position as a not-for-profit entity and registered charity with deductible gift recipient status; recruit and support the Executive Officer, and constructively monitor and assess their performance; determine the terms of employment and remuneration of the Executive Officer and Senior Management Team; ensure that there are processes in place to identify, manage and monitor risks; ensure LLM’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including ensuring its ability to meet its debts as they fall due; ensure there are mechanisms for consultation with key stakeholders, and continuing accountability to them;
ensure it is itself comprised of persons who have the skills and qualities to effectively realise the LLM’s mission, values, goals and objectives; and commit to the values of LLM.

Non-Executive Director Responsibilities Knowledge of a director’s responsibilities – includes an understanding of the role as well as the legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities; Strategic expertise – the ability to review the strategy through constructive questioning and suggestion and contribute to the effective decision making of the Board along with demonstrated aptitude for innovative thinking as it relates to achieving strategic goals; Accounting and finance – the ability to read and comprehend the company’s accounts, financial material presented to the board, financial reporting requirements; Legal – the Board’s responsibility involves overseeing compliance with numerous laws as well as understanding the individual director’s legal duties and responsibilities; Risk Management – experience in managing areas of major risk management to the organisation; Managing people and achieving change – experience in current management thinking on employment, branding, engagement, strategic vision and stakeholder communication; experience in executive remuneration and compensation; Industry knowledge – experience in similar organisations or industries.

Expected Competencies (Personal Attributes) Integrity; Collaborative yet curious and courageous; Emotional intelligence; Active contribution.

Specific Experience, Skills & Knowledge Sought Non-executive director or management level experience within government, public, private or community agencies Experience in budgeting and operational financial management. Strong financial analysis skills and the ability to take on the role of Treasurer A sound understanding of Governance and Risk Management principles Have CPA or CA accreditation. Being a Graduate of the AICD will be well regarded.

NOTE: You must have a Director Identification Number (or willing to obtain) to join the Board.

A full position description can be obtained by emailing admin@lifelinelm.org.au