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Oracy Australia Association

http://www.oracy.org.au/

Role: Chair Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Western Australia, City of Perth
Education
Annual Budget: $10,001-$25,000
Number of Paid Staff: 0
Number of Volunteers: 6-20
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): every two months
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Advocacy / Government Relations, Change Management, Governance, Marketing / Branding, Media / Communications / Public Relations, Risk Management, Strategy (Strategic / Succession Planning)

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in

Targeting:

Payment:
Reimbursement of expenses

Any further information about this vacancy:

Purpose of Role

Primary function of the Chair position is to be responsible for the governance and oversee the management of affairs of Oracy Association Australia.

The Board is responsible for ensuring that the organisation fulfills its purpose and objectives and in doing so, meets all of the legal and moral responsibilities and requirements consistent with best practice corporate governance.

The responsibility is one of stewardship on behalf of the organisation’s members and other stakeholders, ensuring that Oracy Australia Association remain visible and continue to progress as per vision and mission.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Set strategic direction, including review of mission, vision, strategic plan and key priorities,
  • Set the agenda for matters to be considered by the Executive Board and devote time to preparation for Board meetings,
  • Consults with Secretary regarding business to be conducted at each Committee meeting and Annual General Meeting,
  • Shares equal responsibility for the financial integrity and monitor the financial performance and health of the organisation,
  • Ensures that information provided to the Board is relevant, accurate, timely and sufficient to keep the Board appropriately informed of performance, finance, affairs, opportunities and challenges of the organisation,
  • Identifies and characterises risks and ensures effective risk management strategies are in place,
  • Keep informed of organisation stakeholder’s concerns, needs and interests and ensure that these receive proper consideration,
  • Governs in accordance with policies and procedures, including any declaration of interests,
  • Participate as required with Sub-Committee work, and/or coordinate Sub-Committees and ensure that all are operating efficiently and able to achieve the expected outcomes, and
  • Always act in the best interest of Oracy Australia Association.
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