Board Director

Tender Funerals Greater Eastern Melbourne is seeking skilled Directors to join our Board at an exciting time in our development.

Tender Funerals is a not-for-profit funeral service that ensures that those experiencing financial hardship or distress are able to access personalised, meaningful and affordable funerals. Tender encourages practices that promote healing, including enabling family and friends to participate in any aspects of the funeral process they choose. 

In August 2022, our aspirant group formed with the intention to establish a not-for-profit Tender Funerals site in the Greater Eastern Melbourne area. We are now incorporated and in the process of receiving charitable status from the ACNC to allow us to raise funds, secure a premises and establish operations.

Key to our project development is the formation of a diverse Board who are passionate and committed to ensuring Greater Eastern Melbourne has access to a not-for-profit funeral service.

By contributing to Tender Funerals Greater Eastern Melbourne, you will be at the forefront of social change within the Melbourne community. With the support of Tender Funerals Australia and their successful model, you can help build a legacy of positive social impact for generations to come. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Board is responsible for the governance of Tender Funerals Greater Eastern Melbourne, ensuring its sustainability, compliance and strategic development.

Specifically, we are seeking Board Directors who can:

• Ensure financial viability and actively engage with the Tender Funerals financial modelling & budgeting procedures
• Actively engage with stakeholders, community groups and potential donors
• Contribute to strategic planning
• Provide oversight and guidance for Tender Funerals operations once established, ensuring appropriate frameworks are in place to monitor, mitigate and manage risks 

PRIORITY AREAS

We are currently giving priority to the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• Governance
• Financial management and accounting
• Legal expertise
• Strategy development and implementation
• Risk management
• Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships
• Marketing, communications and community engagement

DIVERSITY

We are seeking Board Directors who reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, and we encourage applicants who bring diversity to the Board.

EXPECTATIONS OF DIRECTORS

Board Directors are expected to be familiar with and meet the general requirements of a company director set out by the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC).

Tender Funerals expectations of Board Directors include:

• Being kind, ethical and committed to a community-based model of service provision
• Being fully prepared for, and constructively contributing to monthly Board meetings and planning sessions
• Contribute to strategic, operational and financial decision-making as appropriate
• Participating in sub-committees / working groups as required
• Taking on a portfolio role as and when required
• Attending networking events whenever possible
• Dealing with “out of session” issues, by email or teleconference
• Representing Tender Funerals to the broader community
• Provide oversight and guidance for Tender Funerals operations once established, ensuring appropriate frameworks are in place to monitor, mitigate and manage risks

DESIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES OF DIRECTORS

• Team player with strong communication skills
• Attention to detail, good problem solving and analytical skills  
• Self-motivated, organised and outcome focused
• Ability and willingness to challenge and probe

TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED

Directors are expected to attend monthly Board meetings (2 hours) and to contribute additional time to governance responsibilities between meetings (estimated 4 hours).

DURATION OF TENURE

Minimum 12 months term.