Board Member - Human Services experience
If you’re an executive seeking your first governance experience, or a seasoned leader wanting to apply
your skills to a national cause, this is an opportunity to join a diverse team of thinkers and doers who
are shaping real solutions.
Having already achieved significant local support from the wider community, clubs and the business
sector on the Mornington Peninsula we are seeking an experienced leader with relevant human services
sector and not-for-profit experience, who understands the challenges of a startup organisation and
wants to make a meaningful and lasting change for the women and their children that seek out our
service offering.
This key member of the Non-Executive Director Board, will be responsible for providing advice and
insight into the areas associated with the human services sector in a Victorian context.
Moonah House is a volunteer-led organisation. All Non-Executive Director roles are voluntary positions
and receive no remuneration. Volunteering with Moonah House is contingent upon the satisfactory
completion of all background checks required for the role, as determined by Moonah House and
Women’s Community Shelters.
Non-Executive Director
Human Services Sector
Experience
H U M A N S E R V I C E S S E C T O R E X P E R I E N C E R O L E
S U M M A R Y
K E Y R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
Shelter Staff / Moonah House Board Support
Assist in identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with shelter operations, including the
development and implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies.
Provide advice and operational support to the Board and Shelter Manager on sector developments,
workforce considerations, and service delivery challenges.
Assist the Board and staff in maintaining a client-focused approach, ensuring services are delivered
in accordance with trauma-informed practice principles.
Fiduciary Duties
Ensure the board is compliant and acts within its legal powers.
Support the Child Safe Lead and Moonah House Board to uphold operational compliance with child
safety standards.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of the charity’s strategic plan and
overarching goals.
Participate actively in board and committee meetings
S K I L L S & Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
Qualifications and senior level experience relevant to the Human Services Sector in Victoria
Familiarity with non-profit governance and compliance requirements
Good understanding of legal principles management in a not-for-profit setting
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