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Board Member

Sheltered by Grace
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  • Have you been successful in the corporate world and are wanting to give back to the community?
  • Are you looking for a worthwhile charity where you can really make a difference and help the organisation grow?
  • Do you have high level stakeholder relationships?
  • Are you a specialist in one of the following areas: legal, financial or fundraising?
  • Are you or your company prepared to actively participate in providing your specialist services to the organisation?
  • Then you should apply for one of our Director positions.

Sheltered by Grace (SBG) is a not for profit organisation providing shelter, support and essential services to homeless people, empowering clients to improve their lives through health-enhancing case management. SBG was established in 2010 as a charitable, not for profit company limited by guarantee.

Our values are: Integrity (your word is your bond); Empowerment; Respect; and Support. We are a non-denominational Christian organisation that is openly inclusive of all beliefs and backgrounds.

Our mission is to:

  • Reduce homelessness in South East Queensland, Australia and the world;
  • Provide support to homeless people and homelessness services to homeless people in South East Queensland and people with mental health issues;
  • Promote within the community the reduction of homelessness and the improvement of homelessness services;
  • Harness the resources of the community to make a positive difference in the lives of homeless and socially disadvantaged members of the community;
  • Collaborate with other providers of homelessness services to improve the services available to homeless people;
  • Relieve poverty, sickness, destitution, suffering, helplessness and misfortune of those arousing compassion in the community;
  • Promote the prevention and control of behaviour that is harmful or abusive to human beings;
  • Seek or receive donations and legacies (whether subject to any special trusts or not) to apply to these objects;
  • Promote the objects of the Company in any manner the Board considers appropriate; and
  • Do things incidental or conducive to the attainment of these objects.

There are three part-time, voluntary board positions for candidates who possess successful track records in senior executive and/or non-executive positions and are actively seeking to give back to the community and make a difference.

Sound business and commercial acumen, professional contacts and contemporary corporate governance knowledge, together with excellent communication, business and philanthropic development will also be required. Social Services sector experience or knowledge will be an advantage but is not a prerequisite.

Importantly, applicants will need to demonstrate an authentic motivation to contribute their passion and expertise to the governance and strategic direction of an organisation making a tangible difference in the lives of the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT Upon acceptance of an invitation from the Board, the appointee may serve as Director for a period of three (3) years with two renewal periods.  The maximum membership term for all Directors is nine (9) years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The key responsibility of Directors is to provide effective leadership for Sheltered by Grace in governance, representation and high-level stakeholder relationships, along with support in your area of specialty.

Expressions of interest from seasoned board professionals who want to make a difference will be highly regarded.

This is a rare opportunity to make a genuine and valuable contribution to the strategic direction of this not for profit organisation that is about to enter a new phase of growth and make a real impact in the lives of the homeless and vulnerable not just in South East Queensland but also across Australia.

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