Organisation : Bedford College
Location : Sydney (Norwest)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Profession : Board & Committee Members
Sector : Education & Training
Salary type : Volunteer
About the organisation
Established in 1943, Bedford College is a Baptist affiliated, not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a long-standing reputation for quality vocational training in a caring, Christian environment. We have a student-centred approach to learning and an open access and equity policy.
About the role
We are seeking applications from Members of Baptist or other Evangelical Churches in NSW & ACT who may be interested in joining our Board of Directors.
We are seeking Non-Executive Directors with experience in the areas of vocational education, legal and compliance, finance, technology/IT, marketing, or industry expertise in human services. With relevant qualifications, you will likely be a leader in your chosen field. You will bring sound commercial decision-making, mature confidence, deep integrity, and the ability to commit both time and “heart” to the successful future of the organisation. Your communication skills will be high level, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. As a committed Christian, you will be a member of, and play an active role in, your local Baptist or other Evangelical Church.
Our Directors actively promote the values of Bedford College and make a difference by:
- Promoting and role-modelling a culture that provides students with a caring, Christian environment to equip and empower them for employment, and for life;
- Delivering on our mission through clear strategic vision and effective governance of the organisation
- Maintaining a high standard of education and training through compliance with legal and regulatory requirements at Board and organisational levels
- Sustaining operations through effective risk management
Your commitment will be attending up to 6 Board meetings and 4 Committee meetings per year, plus additional strategy days once or twice a year, and meeting all other requirements associated with being a Non-Executive Director. It is expected that you will need to commit approximately 1 day per calendar month to this role.
How to apply
If you would like to submit an expression of interest to join the Bedford College Board or have any questions, please email or send a cover letter and a copy of your resume to phillipnash52@gmail.com.
Please quote in application: Non-Executive Director via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Education_and_Training