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Bendigo Community Bank Highett (2 NEDs)

VIC, Australia. Vacancy ID: 724

Position Description

Highett Community Financial Services Limited is currently seeking multiple Directors to join our Board.

We are expanding our volunteer board and are seeking skilled Directors experienced in local community partnerships, legal, marketing, PR and communications. We are entering a phase of growth, innovation, and deeper community partnerships and need experienced non-executive directors to join us.

Our Directors not only attend monthly board meetings. They also engage with community partners, promote our business, and contribute to our growth. The role will offer opportunities to develop your strategic planning, community engagement, risk management, and branch oversight skills. Having previous governance training (e.g. AICD Company Directors Course) would be an advantage to this role.

Time Commitment: Approx 4-7 hours per month consisting of: up to 11 board meetings (virtual/in-person) and 11 committee meetings (virtual) per year; attendance at various partnership events; and engagement with community groups and stakeholders.

Benefits for You: You will get to collaborate with a purpose-driven team, contribute to positive local impact, receive personal and professional development opportunities through Bendigo Bank, and an annual honorarium.

About The Organisation

Community Bank Highett is a local franchise of the Bendigo Bank. Our objective is simple – we provide banking services and reinvest our profits back into the local community. Since 2000, we have invested over $3.55 million into local organisations supporting sports, education, arts, music, and strengthening community resilience.

Selection Criteria

You will be a community-minded individual with strong connections to Highett and surrounding areas. Living or working locally, you are passionate about giving back to the community and are willing to participate in local initiatives we support. You should be a good communicator, capable of building meaningful relationships and influencing others in a respectful way. You will have good commercial acumen with previous experience working in local community partnerships and engagement; marketing and communications; or legal.

Essential
• Governance and regulatory literacy skills: In depth knowledge and of director and officer duties and liabilities.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to participate in robust discussion and tactfully and effectively communicate your point of view.
• Financial literacy: Ability to read and comprehend the company’s accounts and financial material presented to the board.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to differentiate between operational and strategic matters, to review the strategy constructively and openly, and contribute to the effective decision making of the board.

Desirable
• Connections with local community organisations (groups, sporting clubs, schools).
• Experience in marketing and communications; or legal.

Undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check if invited to join the Board (essential).

How To Apply

Email a copy of a current CV and cover letter to our Company Secretary, Susan Smith [email protected]
Position Sought: Board Member
Organisation Type: Public Unlisted (Ltd)
Industry/Sector: Banking / Financial Services / Insurance
Skill Sought: Accounting, Commercial Law, Digital Marketing / Social Media, Governance, Law, Public Relations
Closing Date: 04/07/2024
State: VIC
Remuneration: Expenses paid
Duration of Appointment: More than 3 Years

Susan Smith

[email protected]