Board Member

Position Title: Board Member, LEAD Loddon Murray.
Position Term: Two years (Graduates), or Four years (Independents)
Location & Remuneration: This is a voluntary role with very limited reimbursement of expenses.
As LEAD Loddon Murray is a regional association, events, meetings and
activities may take place in various locations across the southern Loddon
Mallee region.
 

LEAD Loddon Murray is a not-for-profit incorporated association run by a board of volunteers. The Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program (LMCLP) is our flagship program. It has been delivered for 25 years and has an alumnus of over 600 graduates making extraordinary contributions and leading change in their communities. 

LEAD Loddon Murray operates with funds raised from sponsorships, grants, and community donations. Board members are expected to work with staff to help identify and attract funding and resources to ensure effective operations.

Board members are expected to make significant contributions to the governance of the organisation through participation on various subcommittees and advocating to external organisations and groups to attract resources and support. 

STRATEGIC PLAN

Vision

To see thriving, self-determined communities who are actively supported in their growth and development through our efforts and those of our Alumni.

Mission

To grow, maintain and support local, transformational leaders who will drive positive change in the communities they serve.

Values

Authenticity – we strive to be genuine and transparent in all interactions, both within the organisation, our participants and will all external stakeholders. We believe this will encourage open communication and honesty, and in turn creating a culture of trust and mutual respect.

Accountability – we will take ownership and responsibility for our actions and outcomes. This means being transparent about mistakes, learning from them, and taking steps to prevent them in the future. A core value of accountability encourages a culture where continuous improvement and organisational growth thrive.

Integrity – we maintain strong ethical principles and adhere to the highest standards of honesty, fairness, trust, equality and professionalism. This includes an unwavering commitment to always treating others with respect, and conducting our work with all stakeholders in a manner that is both ethical and responsible.

Meaningful Work – our belief in meaningful work not only applies within our own organisation but in delivering programs that provide the tools for our participants to deliver meaningful and transformative outcomes to their communities. This also means will will foster a culture of passion and commitment to our endeavours.

ROLE

Strategy

• contribute to the development and implementation of a contemporary strategic plan
• Assist with building and maintaining strategic relationships

Culture

• work to support a high-performance values based organisation culture 
• assist in the recruitment and performance management of the Executive Officer
• apply the organisation values in all board decision making

Finance

• Contribute to the annual budget development process
• Work with other Board Members to ensure the organisation remains financially viable and is able to meet all obligations

Risk

• contribute to the identification and management of organisational risks
• ensure the organisation is compliant with all relevant legislation, standards and the BFS rules and policies
• contribute to policy development that ensures best practice governance

Operations

• ensure systems are in place to monitor operations and achievement of strategic goals and objectives
• monitor agreed key performance indicators

Stakeholder engagement

• assist in the marketing and promotion of the organisation and its work
• advocate to external stakeholders to attract resources, support and participants

BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

• build a strong understanding of LEAD Loddon Murray, its resourcing and strategic goals
• participation in induction, orientation and relevant professional development 
• regular attendance and participation in board meetings and relevant sub-committees
• preparation for board meetings including reading papers, undertaking relevant research and seeking further information where needed
• provision of advice, opinions and independent judgement to inform board decisions
• utilising strategic, critical and innovative thinking
• declaring and monitoring actual or perceived conflicts of interest
• attendance at organisation events
• advocating for the organisation where relevant
• making introductions and building new supportive relationships
• keeping a governance rather than operational lens
• participate in board performance reviews

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Capacity & experience in all or most of the following:

• Relevant industry background 
• Governance / Senior Leadership 
  • Strategy development & implementation
  • Risk management
• Relationship development
  • Partnerships & collaborations
  • Community engagement & advocacy
  • Marketing & public relations
• Financial management
  • Accounting
  • Fund raising & sponsorship development.
• Legal & regulatory compliance
• Information technology
• Networks & relationships