The board has identified the need for two additional board directors with experience and expertise specifically in the areas of philanthropy, legal, advocacy and government relations, NFP governance and strategic planning. Previous experience as a director is essential. These are voluntary board positions.

Key Responsibilities 

• All Arthritis Queensland Directors have the following responsibilities:

• Ensuring that they perform the duties and responsibilities of a Director with due care and diligence in compliance with all applicable laws, the Constitution and any specific delegations or policies approved by the Board.

• Ensuring Arthritis Queensland remains aligned with its Vision, Mission and strategic and financial objectives and delivers programs and projects in line with those aims and values.

• Contributing to the achievement of Arthritis Queensland’s strategic plan by supporting and/or overseeing implementation of agreed strategic initiatives.

• Participating in various fundraising and marketing events and activities and/or making introductions to relevant networks. All Directors are expected to champion fundraising and to donate to Arthritis Queensland in proportion to their ability.

• Attending bi-monthly Board meetings regularly as well as any additional meetings, such as committee meetings, planning sessions or working group meetings, and following up on commitments made in a timely manner.

• Monitoring Arthritis Queensland’s organisational and financial performance and execution against the approved annual operational plan and budget.

• Maintaining and enhancing Arthritis Queensland’s public reputation by modelling professional conduct and monitoring Arthritis Queensland’s organisational behaviour.

Key Selection Criteria – Essential

• Prior experience of NFP governance.

• An appreciation of the challenges of smaller not-for-profit organisations.

• Demonstrated relationship management skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• A collaborative approach to governance with the ability to think clearly, originally and laterally, and

• Willingness to bring a genuine spirit of inquiry to issues, a preparedness to challenge the status quo, and the courage to be a catalyst for change within the Board.

Key Selection Criteria – Desirable

Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Location

While the board meetings are located in Brisbane, applications from board candidates located outside of Brisbane are welcome with a commitment to attend an agreed number meetings in person per year. The remaining attendances can be virtual.

Applicants with arthritis are strongly encouraged to apply.