Non-Executive Director And/Or Member Of A Board Committee

UCWB
Our purpose: Together we build connected and thriving communities. 

Our Values:

• Bold and Brave
• Open and Curious
• Connected and Inclusive

 Our Strategy

• Innovate and build thriving communities.
• Grow positive impact together with community.
• Mobilise our vibrant, engaged, learning organisation.

UCWB builds connected and thriving communities with a team of over 200 staff and volunteers. For 140 years, we’ve been helping people create positive futures and lead independent lives they are proud of.
UCWB provides services throughout the greater Adelaide region, mental health, aged care, NDIS, child and family, psychology, and financial wellbeing. We also operate two social enterprises, Psychology SA, and Torrensville Community Child Care Centre.

At UCWB, we celebrate the power of difference and the strength that harnessing our differences creates. We value the experience and expertise of people from all cultures, ages, spiritualties, disabilities, genders, sexualities, thinking patterns, caring status, bodies, and backgrounds. We are committed to action that makes our organisation and the wider community welcoming, safe, and inclusive.

The Roles
We are seeking one or more Non-Executive Directors to join the UCWB Board, or to become a Member of our Finance Risk and Audit Committee or our Clinical Governance Committee.

We invite potential Board and Committee members who are highly skilled, visionary leaders with a strong track record of successfully shaping and guiding at the highest level. Candidates will be forward thinkers, capable of navigating the evolving landscape and will have a deep interest in and demonstrated commitment to social justice and creating positive impact in the community.

We are seeking candidates with one or more of the following background, expertise, and knowledge: 

• Legal - commercial
• Technology – strategy, digital and data expertise
• Clinical Governance
• Practicing Member of the Uniting Church

We encourage applications from First Nations people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds and people with Lived and Living Expertise for Board and Committee membership.

Non-Executive Board member criteria: 

• Prior Board and/or Committee experience.
• Candidates who have undertaken Governance training (eg AICD), will be highly regarded, although not essential
• Commitment to excellence in governance practice and culture.
• Time for Board meetings (up to 10 per year), attendance at UCWB events, and Board Committees which meet quarterly.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, commercial acumen and change management.
• Experience empowering leadership teams through the review, approval and monitoring of strategic plans and annual budgets.
• Expertise, skills, industry experience in balance with existing Directors and Committee members.

Remuneration

Nominal Directors fees apply to Board positions. 

Location

Meetings are usually held at UCWB premises at Bowden. 

How to Apply

1. Visit the UCWB Recruitment website, view the Role Profile and consider whether you meet the Essential Criteria and upload your Cover Letter and Resume.   
2. Applicants must also complete this online form:  Application to Join the UCWB Board.

Enquiries

Confidential enquiries can be directed to:

Natalie Solomon, Executive Assistant - UnitingCare Wesley Bowden

Email:  ***************@ucwb.org.au

Phone:  0476 042 ***

Applications close 5.00pm, Wednesday 24 April 2024