Non-Exec Community Director — Governance & Student Leadership Mentor

University of Newcastle Students' Association; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Honorarium

Job summary

University of Newcastle Students' Association in Newcastle NSW seeks an independent Community Director to join its Board and contribute governance expertise to a growing student-led charity serving over 37,000 students through advocacy, wellbeing services, clubs, leadership programs, events, student media and social enterprise initiatives.

Working with six elected student directors and two independent directors, you will guide governance, oversee risk and financial sustainability, mentor student

Qualifications

• Board, governance or senior leadership experience.
• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgement.
• Experience in not-for-profit, community, education or social enterprise environments.
• Expertise in Finance, Risk, Legal, Human Resources or Community Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Board governance and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee organisational performance, risk and financial sustainability.
• Support effective corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in CEO oversight, performance review and succession planning as required.
• Mentor and advise student directors.
• Foster a positive culture aligned with UNSA's values.

Skills

Governance

Board leadership

Strategic thinking

Not-for-profit

Education

GAICD/MAICD/FAICD desirable

Job description

University of Newcastle Students' Association in Newcastle NSW seeks an independent Community Director to join its Board and contribute governance expertise to a growing student-led charity serving over 37,000 students through advocacy, wellbeing services, clubs, leadership programs, events, student media and social enterprise initiatives.

Working with six elected student directors and two independent directors, you will guide governance, oversee risk and financial sustainability, mentor student