Board Member

Applicants will be shortlisted based on their experience and capability across the following areas:

• Governance, including understanding of directors’ legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities
• Strategic thinking and decision making
• Risk management and compliance oversight
• Financial literacy
• Legal and regulatory expertise
• Executive leadership, people management, and change management
• Experience in the not-for-profit and / or public health sectors.

Formal Board governance qualifications (Australian Institute of Company Directors Course or equivalent) and experience on a Public or not for profit Board will also be highly regarded.

Overview of the Board:

The Board is responsible for providing strategic direction and strong governance oversight of BSV.  Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring effective governance and organisational performance
• Approving strategy and monitoring implementation 
• Overseeing risk management and compliance
• Providing leadership to foster a positive organisational culture.

Board members are appointed by the Minister for Health for a three-year term, with the potential for reappointment for a maximum of two further terms.  Board members are remunerated in accordance with Department of Premier and Cabinet Appointment and Remuneration Guidelines at 50% of the daily rate for Group B organisations.  All Board members must pass a National Criminal Record, Insolvency and Trustee Service of Australia (ITSA) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) check before being appointed.

To apply:

For further information please contact Lia Henry on 03 8843 0036 lhenry@breastscreen.org.au

Applications may be lodged in strict confidence to Rita Butera, CEO, BreastScreen Victoria, via email lhenry@breastscreen.org.au