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Youth Board Member, Australian Red Cross Society (Voluntary)

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  • Board Meetings are held monthly on a Friday (either virtually or face to face) and when face to face occur they could also be held on a Saturday.
  • The Youth Board Member is normally elected for a term of 2 years (with a maximum term of 6 years)
  • This election in 2020 is to fill a casual vacancy position for 12 months, in addition to the above maximum term
  • Join the World’s largest humanitarian network

The Program

The National Youth Board Member is a voluntary position. Board Members are responsible for contributing to the appropriate strategic direction for the Society, for the achievement of the highest standards of governance and for supporting the Board to meets its responsibilities to:

  • Ensure the financial viability, solvency, and sustainability of the Society
  • Preserve and promote the reputation of the Society
  • Ensure the effective management of risk
  • Ensure an appropriate framework is in place to effect compliance with applicable legislation, regulation, policies and procedure
  • Board Members may be required to participate in Board Committee meetings, as appropriate
  • Contribute to the Board fulfilling its role and responsibilities
  • Contribute to the efficient and effective conduct of business at Council, Board and Committee meetings, enabling constructive discussion and collaborative decision making.
  • Participate in periodic reviews of the Board’s performance

In addition to attending regular board meetings there are several Board Committees, and you may be invited to be a member of a committee. 

Board Members are also required to devote time to building relationships with other members of the Board, and with the Society’s Management, and to establishing understanding and contextual knowledge of the Society’s operations in Australia and overseas.

The Opportunity

This position will suit someone aged 29 or under at the date of 1 December 2020 who can commit to attending regular board meetings (virtual or face-to-face).

To be successful in this role you will be able to communicate and collaborate well with a range of individuals, stakeholders and partners. Along with the ability to demonstrate:

  • Strategic foresight and focus
  • Experience and understanding of the digital economy and of digital transformation, disintermediation and disruption
  • Applied entrepreneurship and social business
  • Risk management
  • Experience of business transformation and organisational change
  • Experience in youth governance and/or youth participation as a strategic approach
  • Highly effective influencing, engaging, communication and interpersonal skills with ability to facilitate and engage in constructive debate
  • Critical thinking and questioning skills
  • High levels of Emotional Intelligence
  • Culturally aware and appropriate, demonstrating cultural competency
  • An understanding of the principles and operation of good governance

A complete list of required skills, experience and attributes can be found in the attached Position Description.

The Impact

Our purpose - supporting and empowering people and communities in times of vulnerability, preventing and alleviating suffering across Australia and internationally through mobilising the power of humanity.

As a Youth Board Member, you will contribute to the appropriate strategic direction for the Society, for the achievement of the highest standards of governance and for supporting the Board to meets its responsibilities.

For more information, please see the Position Description. Any questions can be directed to [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Board Member, Australian Red Cross Society enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: you will be required to upload a recent copy of your CV and a cover letter to complete this application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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