Posted 12 days ago
Description
Lead with impact. Shape the future of community health.
For more than 50 years, Each has supported people and communities to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We put people at the centre of everything we do, creating connected, person‑centred, accessible, effective and safe services across Australia.
We are now seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Chair of the Board, providing strategic stewardship, strong governance and inclusive leadership as we continue to grow and evolve in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
Location & Terms
- Location: Victorian Based
- Tenure: 12‑month initial term, 3‑year tenure as a Board Director
- Remuneration: Board Chair fee and superannuation
- Employment Type: Contract
- Applications close: 16 December 2025
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Board to deliver strong, effective governance
- Facilitate constructive, informed, and strategic Board discussion and decision‑making
- Ensure accountability to Members and key stakeholders
- Collaborate closely and transparently with the CEO and Executive Team
- Represent Each publicly, including during key events and periods requiring visible leadership
- Oversee Board Committee and Director evaluation and succession planning
- Champion a culture of safety, integrity, inclusion and respect
- Commit approximately 30‑40 hours per month to Board work: preparation, meetings (Board Committee and other working group meetings), engagement and representation
About you
You will bring:
- Proven Board Chair or senior governance leadership experience
- Integrity, independence and sound ethical judgement
- Strong financial and legal literacy
- Demonstrated ability to foster a culturally, psychologically and physically safe and inclusive culture
- Strategic mindset with courage, curiosity and the ability to challenge respectfully
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsCommercial acumen and ability to navigate complex organisational environments
- Understanding of or experience in the health community or not-for-profit sectors
- Experience in governance quality and risk
- Skills in legal, finance, public relations, stakeholder engagement or business development
Mandatory requirements
- Current active membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (or equivalent)
- Capacity to meet Responsible Person and regulatory requirements
- Ability to pass required probity checks (Criminal History, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, insolvency checks, Aged Care Banning Orders, etc.)
- Australian residency and 18 years of age
Why join us
As Chair you will play a pivotal role in leading our mission and ensuring our governance remains contemporary, transparent and accountable. You will be recognised for your commitment through Board remuneration and superannuation and have an opportunity to influence meaningful outcomes for people and communities across the country.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTIQA community members. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a short video interview in January, followed by in‑person interviews from mid‑to‑late January 2026.
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Risk Management
- Influencing Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Strategy Management
- People Management
- Industry Knowledge
- Communication
- Negotiation Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership Skills
- Problem Solving
- Regulatory & Governance
Experience & Vacancy
Experience: years Vacancy: 1
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