We have an outstanding opportunity for a Director to work with a Bayside Not For Profit organisation supporting local children and families, serving the community as a Non-Executive Director on the Family Life Board.

This is an excellent opportunity to support community initiatives and programs that change the lives of individuals and families.

About Family Life

Established in 1970 by members of the local community, Family Life has had a rich history in supporting local families in the Bayside, Peninsula and Southeast suburbs.

At Family Life, we believe that every family deserves to live in a safe and supportive community. Everything we do supports this through our family and individual support services, community strengthening programs, a network of op shops, a vibrant and engaged volunteer community, and passionate and skilled staff. Whether it be a social, emotional or community need, we are focused on developing innovative solutions to support the diverse community that we serve. We are proudly independent and not for profit.

Over the past 54 years, Family Life has had a strong growth trajectory supported by significant government funding, expanding services across the areas of Family Safety, Family Law and Family Support. We are strongly invested in place-based community initiatives including our Social Enterprise Stores. Family Life incorporated under ASIC in 2016. The organisation is made up of over 200 employees, 230 Volunteers and operates an annual budget of approximately $25 Million.

The Opportunity

As a Board Director, you will support Family Life in its pursuit of its strategic objectives whilst laying the foundations to strengthen an exciting future that is focused on service excellence, innovation, and growth in meeting community needs. Our Board meets bi-monthly and these meetings generally are held in-person at our Family Life sites in the Melbourne Bayside area. 

Our Board Directors are the lead volunteers for Family Life. The Board is comprised of seven to ten Directors, appointed for three years, with the opportunity to seek reappointment for up to three terms (9 years).

We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in the following areas:

• Financial and risk management;
• Business strategy development and implementation;
• Growing business enterprises;
• Digital transformation; and
• Business retail enterprises

Key Selection Criteria

Successful candidates will demonstrate capabilities in the following areas:

• Strong understanding on how to apply the values, vision and purpose of Family Life.
• Leadership of Business Transformation
• Strategic thinking, Strategy development and Business Plan execution
• Board Governance
• Understanding of Fiduciary Duty Obligations of Boards
• GAICD (Highly Desirable)
• Community Networks (Highly Desirable)

We are seeking independent thinkers who express their views respectfully and confidently, offering constructive contribution to Board deliberations and decision-making.

You are invited to apply for our current Board opportunities by submitting your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and articulating the value you believe you can bring to Family Life aligning to the area of your expertise via our careers page, Apply Now link.

Family Life values diversity and welcomes applicants who meet the position criteria, irrespective of race and ethnicity, colour, age, gender, gender identity, disability, religion and sexual orientation. All appointments are subject to the Family Life Safety Screening process, including a Working with Children Check, Police Records Check.

Family Life is a child safe organisation. We value, respect and listen to children and young people. We are committed to the safety of all children and young people. Family Life supports children to meet their potential and thrive. We do not tolerate neglect, mistreatment or abuse of any kind.