About BayCISS

BayCISS (Bayside Community Information and Support Service Inc.) is a registered not for profit community charity that has been supporting people across the Bayside and parts of Kingston local government areas since 1973.

We provide free and low cost services to vulnerable, at-risk and low-income community members, including emergency relief, information, referral, advocacy, the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) and an education support program. We also operate the Castlefield Community Centre in Hampton.

As a small charity, BayCISS relies on the dedication of our volunteers, staff and partners to support local people through times of hardship with care, dignity and respect.

For more information, please visit www.bayciss.org.au.

BayCISS is seeking expressions of interest from community-minded people to join our Committee of Management.

As a member of the Committee of Management, you will share responsibility for the governance, strategic direction and financial oversight of the organisation, and for ensuring BayCISS meets its legal and regulatory obligations. You will help guide a respected local charity at a time of increasing need in our community.

This is a voluntary governance role. The commitment involves:

• Monthly Committee meetings
• Reading and preparation between meetings
• Contributing to the Committee’s goals, sub-committees and activities as required

In a small charity like ours, every Committee member has a genuine opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

We are looking for people who bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach, practical insight and a genuine commitment to community service.

We are especially interested in people with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Commercial acumen
• Financial literacy or accounting
• Fundraising, communications and donor relations
• Governance and strategic planning

We would also be pleased to hear from people with other relevant experience who may complement and strengthen the existing Committee.

You will:

• Be passionate about supporting people in need in our community
• Be prepared to commit your time and energy
• Bring skills, ideas and experience that round out our Committee’s capabilities
• Invest the time to prepare for meetings and follow through on agreed actions
• Help represent the interests of BayCISS to the broader community

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

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If you would like an informal conversation to learn more before putting yourself forward, we would be very happy to talk with you. Please contact:

• Kathy Walker OAM, President, BayCISS – [email protected] / 03 9555 9910
• Rose Paduano, Executive Officer, BayCISS – [email protected] / 03 9555 9910 using the subject line: Committee of Management Members (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We look forward to hearing from you.