All positions on the Board of Management are voluntary. All positions are declared vacant at the Annual General Meeting each year and members are nominated to fill the positions. Positions are filled with suitably skilled and experienced community members with an interest in our programs and activities.

​There are 4 office bearers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary) and up to 6 ordinary members each year.

#Key Responsibilities:

A board member must accept the responsibility to:

• Actively participate and contribute constructively to the productivity and outcomes of meetings.
• Keep informed about the organisation’s business.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation when requested by the Board.
• Be a member and/or chair of sub-committees / working groups as required.
• Sign letters or documents on behalf of the Company as required.
• Exercise delegation of authority and expenditure as determined by the Board.

#Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience in a leadership or administrative role, preferably within a non-profit or community organization. Board governance experience is a plus.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset with a commitment to supporting the board and the Neighbourhood Centre’s mission.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and other online systems. Ability to manage and store records digitally.
• Confidentiality: Strong sense of ethics, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Leadership Potential: Ability and interest in transitioning into an executive board role within the next few years.

#Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community through governance and leadership.
• Gain valuable experience in board operations and organisational management.
• Network with other professionals and community leaders.

Board meetings are held bi-monthly on the third Friday of the month. These are usually held online via MS Teams. A board member must agree to attend all scheduled and extraordinary Board meetings. If unable to attend a meeting, they must give the maximum notice possible.

All prospective members of the Board of Management (BOM) must first be accepted as members of the Association and pay their membership fees. This is a prerequisite before a nomination to the BOM can be accepted. If nominating for appointment at the AGM, membership should be fully set-up by the end of August in order to allow enough time for a nomination to be processed.

Members of the Board of Management will be expected to use a Microsoft Office 365 account (provided by the organisation) to access email, shared calendars, SharePoint files, MS Teams communication portal, MS Teams meetings and various other things. Board members will also be asked to register on the organisation's volunteer management portal 'Volaby'.

​A reasonable level of computer literacy is required and basic training is available from the Manager. A device can be provided to use for organisational business, with all the necessary MS platforms installed and set-up. An IT Induction will be necessary before a board member's first use of their organisational email. This is to ensure everything is working correctly and the member understands how to log in and out of the account.

​Access to a reliable internet connection is required to attend online meetings. A space can be made available at the Neighbourhood Centre if a board member has no suitable internet connection and remote access is difficult. (On request; with 24 hours notice before an online meeting).