Abound Communities (the Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria) is one of Victoria’s oldest not-for-profit organisations. Founded in 1869, they provide safe, affordable and dignified homes and care for older Victorians across five sites, spanning independent living, assisted living, residential aged care and home care, guided by their vision to enrich the lives of people through independent community living and care.

Following a successful turnaround and now on a stable financial footing, our Board is renewing and strengthening its capability. They are seeking three new Non-Executive Directors to help steward the next phase of the ENABLE 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, including the transition to a Company Limited by Guarantee and significant aged care and retirement village reform.

We are particularly interested in candidates with depth in one or more of:

• Financial management and audit
• Clinical and aged care quality governance
• Governance, risk and regulation
• Board and/or committee leadership
• Marketing, philanthropy and fundraising
• Development and Project Governance
• Diversity and community connection, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

You will bring strong values alignment, sound judgement, and a readiness to contribute actively as the organisation continues to build momentum. Experience in aged care, retirement living, health, community services or housing is valued, as is strong governance experience in another mission-driven organisation. All candidates should bring strong governance knowledge and instincts, strategic capability, and genuine alignment with Abound's values and behaviours: Respect, Community, Kindness and Integrity.

These are voluntary roles; director remuneration is currently under review. Directors are appointed for a three-year term, to a maximum of nine years. For incoming directors, this is a genuine opportunity to help shape Abound Communities’ future guiding a stable, well-regarded organisation as it deepens its impact for older Victorians and strengthens its foundations for the long term.

More Information

Download a comprehensive briefing pack from the link : https://searchlightgroup.com.au/jobs/non-executive-director/

How to Apply

Searchlight Group is assisting Abound Communities with this appointment. To apply, please upload a cover letter addressing your relevant skills and experience, together with a current CV, via https://searchlightgroup.com.au/jobs/non-executive-director/.

For a confidential discussion, contact Michael Holdway on 0400 006 513

Abound Communities is committed to inclusion and diversity and warmly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.