Board Member Newcastle Anglican Anglican Care | Samaritans | Newcastle Anglican Schools | Anglican Diocese of Newcastle Why you’ll love working with us: As a Board Member, you will contribute to the governance and strategic oversight of a values-led organisation serving the community through aged care, disability support, education, parish life, and social justice. You will join a committed group of 13 skilled leaders working together under the oversight of the Bishop and Diocesan Council to advance Newcastle Anglican’s mission and ministry. Multiple vacancies available.What you will contribute:Provide strategic leadership and governance across a broad portfolio of services.Monitor organisational performance, compliance, and risk.Review and interpret financial reports and ensure financial sustainability.Participate in the development and oversight of strategic plans.Promote ethical and transparent governance, including safeguarding policies.Support the organisation’s mission and values in all board activities.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Contribute expertise and insights without becoming involved in day-to-day operations.Time Commitment: Attend monthly board meetings in Booragul NSW (in person is required with occasional hybrid options)Participate in board induction and ongoing formation activitiesEngage in committee work or advisory panels as requiredApproximate commitment: 8–12 hours/monthTo be appointed to the Board you must: Possess qualifications, experience, and/or technical knowledge relevant to Newcastle Anglican operations or corporate services. Bring professional skills that will contribute to Board deliberations. Demonstrate a sound or developing understanding of Board governance and its relationship to management. Exhibit board-level behaviours, including strategic thinking, wisdom, coachability, humility, passion, and empathy. Demonstrate alignment with Newcastle Anglican’s Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy. Articulate your ability to serve on a skills-based governance body accountable to the Bishop and Diocesan Council within a faith-based context Demonstrate your commitment to safeguarding of children and vulnerable people, the people we support, and our workers. You will be required to complete WWCC NDIS CHECK and other safeguarding screening  For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the information pack, email Meg McPaul  careers@newcastleanglican.org.au Apply today and help build the foundation for meaningful service.You must have the right to live and work in Australia. AUD Newcastle 2300

Board Member

Board Member Newcastle Anglican 

Anglican Care | Samaritans | Newcastle Anglican Schools | Anglican Diocese of Newcastle 

Why you’ll love working with us: 

As a Board Member, you will contribute to the governance and strategic oversight of a values-led organisation serving the community through aged care, disability support, education, parish life, and social justice. You will join a committed group of 13 skilled leaders working together under the oversight of the Bishop and Diocesan Council to advance Newcastle Anglican’s mission and ministry. 

Multiple vacancies available.

What you will contribute:

  • Provide strategic leadership and governance across a broad portfolio of services.
  • Monitor organisational performance, compliance, and risk.
  • Review and interpret financial reports and ensure financial sustainability.
  • Participate in the development and oversight of strategic plans.
  • Promote ethical and transparent governance, including safeguarding policies.
  • Support the organisation’s mission and values in all board activities.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute expertise and insights without becoming involved in day-to-day operations.

Time Commitment:

  • Attend monthly board meetings in Booragul NSW (in person is required with occasional hybrid options)
  • Participate in board induction and ongoing formation activities
  • Engage in committee work or advisory panels as required
  • Approximate commitment: 8–12 hours/month

To be appointed to the Board you must: 

  • Possess qualifications, experience, and/or technical knowledge relevant to Newcastle Anglican operations or corporate services. 

  • Bring professional skills that will contribute to Board deliberations. 

  • Demonstrate a sound or developing understanding of Board governance and its relationship to management. 

  • Exhibit board-level behaviours, including strategic thinking, wisdom, coachability, humility, passion, and empathy. 

  • Demonstrate alignment with Newcastle Anglican’s Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy. 

  • Articulate your ability to serve on a skills-based governance body accountable to the Bishop and Diocesan Council within a faith-based context 

  • Demonstrate your commitment to safeguarding of children and vulnerable people, the people we support, and our workers. 

  • You will be required to complete WWCC NDIS CHECK and other safeguarding screening  

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the information pack, email Meg McPaul  careers@newcastleanglican.org.au 

Apply today and help build the foundation for meaningful service.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

  • Posted Date 13 Jun 2025
  • Location Newcastle
    NSW / Australia
  • Industry Community Services & Development
  • Job Type Contract/Temp
  • Salary Remunerated position