About the role

Jacaranda Housing is a non-profit organisation that owns and manages community housing assets for those most at risk in the community. Jacaranda Housing is a public company limited by guarantee, is a registered charity holding PBI status and is governed by a Board of Directors that includes representatives from housed tenants.

As a National Regulatory System Community Housing (NRSCH) registered housing provider, Jacaranda Housing is emerging from a period of significant internal and operational growth. Jacaranda Housing manages 79 properties, owned under agreement with the Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW) $39 million in property assets, employs three staff and has an annual turnover of approximately $1 million. Jacaranda Housing provides housing services in South-East Queensland.

Jacaranda is beginning an exciting period of growth, aimed at a robust financial future through implementing the board approved Five-Year Growth Strategy in line with the DHPW ‘Partnering for Growth with the community housing sector.’

These services include:

• Housing Information & Referral
• Long-term Community Housing
• Specialist Housing Services

Board Structure

The Board structure includes a maximum of twelve (12) Directors are elected by the Company Members. Where casual vacancies arise, the board may appoint suitably skilled Directors until the following Annual General Meeting.

The Chief Executive Officer is not a Director; however, carries out the duties of the Company Secretary.

Meetings and Committees

Board Meetings are currently held every second month from 5.30 – 7.30 pm. Are generally located at the Yerrongpilly office. During the pandemic meetings are conducted over video conference. The current Board Committee structure is as follows:

• Audit and Risk
• Governance and Remuneration
• Constitutional Change

The Board Committee meetings are scheduled in the months between board meetings and as required per each committees Terms of Reference. In addition to the Board Committees, the Jacaranda Tenant Advisory Group (JTAG) comprised of housed tenants provides feedback to the Board on housing and services provided by the organisation. Additional membership on the JTAG is made up of the Chief Executive Officer with a rotation of one Board member to attend each meeting which are held bi-monthly.

Area of Expertise Being Sought:

Financial Management, Social Housing, Governance and Leadership, People and Culture, Risk Management.

If you are interested in contributing to the community and delivering housing needs for marginalised and vulnerable people in South East QLD, please contact Jacaranda Housing today for a full board description and further information.

Jacaranda Housing will host a nominee’s information evening on the 16th September 2020 commencing at 6pm. Held via Zoom, attendance at this event is mandatory (discretion in mitigating circumstances may be considered) for all nominees considering nominating for the board. If unable to attend, alternative arrangements are to be made by contacting the Company Secretary. Contact the Company Secretary, Ms Lizz Bott to register your interest to attend the information session at [email protected].