Board of Directors Vacancies

The Board of Directors governs the Women’s Legal Service (SA) and has overall responsibility for:

pursuing the mission of the company,
determining the strategic plan and priorities,
monitoring implementation, and
developing a resource base to support the company’s activities.

The Board is the ultimate decision-making and policy- setting body. It is also responsible for the financial viability of the Women’s Legal Service (SA) and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements applicable to a company.

All Board members are required to act in accordance with the best interests of the Women’s Legal Service (SA) including the interests of the membership.

To effectively govern the Women’s Legal Service (SA) and meet their legal responsibilities, Directors should understand and be able to effectively deal with the unique opportunities, issues, risks, and challenges facing the organisation.

To assist Directors in developing these attributes and competencies, Directors should be prepared to participate in training as recommended and supported by the Women’s Legal Service (SA).

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.

Adelaide SA
Regular - more than 6 months
Human Rights

Type of work

Accounting & Finance, Governance, Boards & Committees

Suitable for

Skilled Volunteers

Training

Board Governance Training and other relevant training provided to Board members.

Time required

5.30 to 7.30 pm on 3rd Wednesday of the month. May be required to attend committee meetings or events from time to time.

Reimbursement

Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed.

Requirements

Working with Children Check

To be an effective Director of the Women’s Legal Service (SA), a nominee should possess or be able to quickly develop the following attributes and competencies: - Current knowledge of the Women’s Legal Service (SA) and its’ external environment; - An understanding of the role and legal and fiduciary responsibilities of a company director; - A focus on improving benefits for the membership; - A strategic approach, including skills in strategic planning and growth; - A willingness to effectively communicate with members and supporters of the Women’s Legal Service (SA) and actively encourage their involvement in the Women’s Legal Service (SA); - The ability to apply sound business judgement to strategic decision-making to enable the organisation to grow, to remain innovative and be at the forefront of improving legal assistance for vulnerable groups of women; - The commitment and ability to devote time to Board matters and be involved in the work of committees; - The ability to represent the Women’s Legal Service (SA) to external bodies including funders and corporates; - The propensity to work constructively as part of a team governing the Women’s Legal Service (SA); and - A genuine interest in working to improve access to justice and legal responses for women (and their families and communities). Applicants must have or be willing to apply for Working with Children Check. Please Note: As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Volunteer Personal Accident Insurance)

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