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Selection Process for Board Directors

 Following initial contact and informal discussion with the Chief Executive Officer, candidates for the role of Board Director will enter into a selection process that includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

• Prospective candidates will be sent an information pack including:

  • Introduction to SJCS: Connection People ~ Building Inclusive Communities.

  • Information Booklet for Board Director Candidates.

  • SJCS Constitution.

• Candidates may make further contact with CEO to clarify any queries
• If candidates wish to proceed, they are asked to prepare and submit a written expression of interest that addresses following:

• Personal Contact details.

• Demonstrate personal and professional alignment with SJCS’s stated purposes, values and objectives.

• Provide an overview of professional background and academic qualifications with particular focus upon matters which may be relevant to the role of Board Director with this organisation.

• Describe the unique attributes and skills that will enable you to fulfil governance responsibilities.

• Declaration that you are not precluded from Board Membership by specifications of Associations Incorporations Act Section 30 (See page 28 of ‘Information for Candidates’ booklet).

• Name and contact details for two relevant and objective referees.

• An indication of your availability for six weekly Board meetings and participation in Board task groups.

• Formal expressions of interest will be reviewed by a Recruitment Task Group (RTG) of the Board.
• Short-listed Candidates may be invited to an interview with the RTG
• All applications will be considered with reference to:
  • ‘Desirable Attributes of Board Directors’ (see Information for Candidates) and
  • Consideration of how each candidate may contribute to the balance of knowledge, skills and experience of existing Board Directors, the BRTG will make recommendation(s) to the Board.
  • The Board, which will make final appointment(s).
• Candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application
• Board endorsed candidates will be provided with formal induction to both the organisation and Board.

 Special Notes:

• Final confirmation of candidate appointment will be subject to satisfactory police history and referee checks.
• Board Director appointments are made on a voluntary basis.
• The Board (Note: Board Meetings are normally held on a six weekly basis)Currently held 6-8pm on Thursday evenings.
• Board meeting times and locations are subject to periodic review.

 In the first instance, candidates for the role of Board Director are invited to contact the CEO’s Executive Assistant, Ms Lee Bailey, for an Information Pack by phoning 8392 3000 by 26th August.

Expression of Interest