Non-Executive Director

Recruiter
Catholic Healthcare
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
24 Oct 2020
Closes
26 Oct 2020
Ref
KC000467
Job role
NED/Trustee
Experience level
Director
Who is Catholic Healthcare?

Catholic Healthcare was founded to continue and develop the aged and health care ministries established by several Catholic religious orders and parishes. Twenty-six years on, we are now a leading provider of residential aged care, home and community services, retirement living and healthcare across NSW and SE QLD. Together, our team of over 4200 people are dedicated to our mission of supporting those we serve, including people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged, to live life to its fullest every day.

About the Role

At Catholic Healthcare, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to delivering high standards of care to our residents, clients and patients. To further strengthen our governance in this area, the Trustees of Catholic Healthcare are seeking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director to the Board. The person we are seeking will contribute actively to a full range of Board governance matters and will bring specific expertise in the area of clinical governance including care quality, safety and risk issues The successful applicant will also be a member of the Board's Quality, Safety & Risk Committee.

Our Board and Committees meet regularly throughout the year, mainly in Sydney. Directors are also required to travel for occasional Board meetings and visits at facilities and engage in formation programs and other functions. The position is remunerated.

Key responsibilities for this role include:
  • Preparing for, attending and actively contributing to Board and Committee meeting discussions; and
  • Offering expert advice to the Board and Committee on clinical governance matters.
  • Essential Qualifications, Skills and Background
  • Experience in, or a well-developed understanding of, Board governance and risk functions;
  • Experience in a similar Board capacity or in providing senior Clinical Governance oversight within a large aged care, health or community services organisation;
  • A deep understanding of Governance Frameworks, Risk Management Strategies and Control Environments, including those specifically focused on the provision of safe, high quality and effective aged care;
  • An understanding of the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards; and
  • Relevant Clinical Qualifications.

Candidates should have a willingness to engage collaboratively in a dual governance structure of Trustees and Board and a preparedness to advocate the values of our ministry.

So, if you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a positive and rewarding impact in a strong, growing organisation, we would welcome your application. Please contact Elizabeth Oliver, Company Secretary, for an initial inquiry on (02) 8876 2113. Email submissions of a covering letter, application and resume can be forwarded to eoliver@chcs.com.au

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we're looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we'll be in touch.

Type: Permanent

Category: Senior Management - Other

Reference ID: KC000467

Date Posted: 02/10/2020