Orange, Blue Mountains & Central West NSWBoard Appointments (CEO & General Management)Casual/VacationAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsAt Skillset, our vision is to create life-changing opportunities for people and communities in regional NSW. Skillset offers a range of services including recruitment, apprenticeship and traineeship services, skills development and mentoring programs as well as alternative senior school education pathways. Skillset is committed to generating employment opportunities through education and skills development for people across regional NSW. Skillset is a Not-For-Profit Company Limited by Guarantee.About the Role:Skillset seeks applications from individuals in Central West NSW, ideally from Orange or Lithgow, who are interested in becoming a Director on our Board. Our Directors actively guide strategic direction, ensure effective governance, provide oversight of and support to the leadership team, all in the name of achieving our mission.This role is not just about governance; it's about being a catalyst for change and a champion for our staff and community. Director responsibilities include:Attend quarterly Board Meetings held in Bathurst, NSW.Participate in periodic sub-committees meetings, as required.Lead with passion and purpose, guiding strategic direction and ensuring we stay true to our mission.Support and mentor our leadership team, providing the wisdom and insight needed to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.Ensure legal compliance and achieve relevant governance requirements.Act as an ambassador for the organisation in the community and participate in relevant events and activities.Impact your community: Opportunity to use your skills and experience, on a Not-for-Profit Board, making a positive impact in the community.Remuneration: Directors of the Skillset Limited Board are remunerated.Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development are provided to all Directors. Working alongside a skills-based Board, you have the opportunity to broaden your network and skills in governance, strategic planning, and leadership.Legacy: Help create life-changing opportunities for people and communities in Regional NSW.About you:The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision and strong leadership skills. In addition, our aim is to ensure our Board is comprised of individuals who collectively possess the wide range of skills, experience, and attributes necessary to effectively govern the organisation.Candidates are invited with skills and experience across one or more of the following areas:Accounting/FinanceLegalTechnology and/or cyber security.Work Health and Safety.Not-for-profit, Community or For Purpose OrganisationsIdeally, candidates will also have:Experience in a leadership role.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.AICD or equivalent qualification (or willing to obtain).Strong understanding of governance and fiduciary responsibilities.Business acumen, with exposure to compliance, governance and risk management.Strong financial acumen (highly desirable).Experience in a not-for-profit environment (desirable).It is desirable to have Directors who live and work from each of our member organisation regional communities. As such, we are particularly interested in applications from candidates residing in Lithgow and Orange.Our selection decisions are based on merit, and we value a diverse Board, representative of our community. We warmly welcome applications from people from all cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, linguistic backgrounds, religions, and people with disability, and value the contributions diversity enables.To apply:If you share our vision of creating life-changing opportunities for people and communities in regional NSW, we would love to hear from you. Our Application Form is available to download from our website here: Skillset Board Application.Applications close on Monday 20th January 2025.Prior to any offer, preferred candidates are required to undertake a thorough assessment process aiming to ensure that they are a suitable person. This may involve interview/s, Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, ID checks and reference checks.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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