Friends for Good was the first national charity working solely on the issue of loneliness.

We operate FriendLine, a service for people experiencing loneliness to chat with friendly volunteers. We have a MateLine service for veterans, an on-line chat service and wellbeing activities to provide opportunities for friendship. Friends for Good also conducts research and provides community education activities including the first of now bi-annual national conferences – The Australian Loneliness Dialogue, as well as symposiums. In essence Friends for Good is a thought leader and social change agent in this space.

About the role FFG is looking for a dedicated and engaged Board Secretary who can positively impact the organisation’s important work. The purpose of this role is to support the Board to meet its governance obligations under the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC) Act and other applicable legislation. As Board Secretary, you will be responsible for: • Working with the Chair to administer an effective Board. • Contributing to all governance activities of the Board, including strategic planning, overseeing financial performance, risk management and compliance. • Managing the retention of Board documents and records, including the Board meeting records and member register. • Ensuring the Board meets its reporting obligations, including annual information statements, and change in Board members. • Managing the organisation of Board meetings, including scheduling, coordination, giving notice, managing election processes, and taking minutes. • Supporting the Chair to induct new Board Members. The most important criteria is commitment to FFG’s mission and a willingness to contribute as part of a committed team.

Commitment The Board of Management meets on a bimonthly basis on-line. In the intervening months Board Members contribute to the organisation by undertaking projects or tasks.

All Board members are required to complete a criminal history check.

How to apply To apply for this role please email patricia@friendsforgood.org.au expressing your interest. Please include a copy of your CV.