About the roles Board Directors are expected to be ambassadors for Beryl Women Inc. Responsibilities include: ● Upholding the strategic vision of the organisation and implementing change where necessary ● Supporting the organisation to perform to a high standard and comply with best practice in service delivery and governance ● Overseeing and evaluating Beryl Women Inc.’s financial management including financial controls, budgeting and expenditure ● Reviewing governance and operational policies and procedures ● Organising and / or participating in fundraising and other events for Beryl Women Inc. ● Advocating for Beryl Women Inc. and its clients, for example through law and policy reform and media presence Duties include: ● Attending Board Meetings (8-10 per calendar year averaging every six weeks) ● Preparation for Board meetings (including interpreting corporate and financial documents). ● Responding promptly via email to matters which may arise out-of-session, in between meetings ● Leading specific initiatives or projects for Beryl Women Inc (e.g. developing a fundraising strategy for Beryl) ● Participating on Board Committees (e.g. the Finance and Audit Committee or the Human Resources Committee) ● Ensuring compliance with general and specific laws applying to the service’s operations ● Exercising duties as outlined under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT) in relation to decision making for the sound and efficient management of the service, and ● Acting with care and due diligence, in good faith and in the best interests of the service (including being properly informed about the key aspects of the service including financial and risk management).