Job Description
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Board Chair
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Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre | Perth, Western Australia
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The Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre is seeking a Chair to lead its Board through the next stage of the organisation's growth.
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Since opening in ****, the Centre has become a trusted source of support for Western Australian children, young people and families living with type 1 diabetes. It is a well-regarded health promotion charity with a strong track record of impact, a clear strategic direction and a dynamic Chief Executive Officer committed to expanding its reach. The Centre is now entering a period of transformation and growth guided by its Strategic Plan ****.
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The Role
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The Chair leads the Board in setting strategy, overseeing performance and safeguarding the Centre's long-term sustainability. The Chair works closely with the CEO as a sounding board and constructive challenger, ensuring that ambition is matched by sound financial planning and good governance. The Chair also represents the Centre with funders, partners and the wider type 1 diabetes community.
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Key Areas of Responsibility
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Board Leadership & Governance:
Chair Board meetings and general meetings, including the AGM, set agendas with the CEO, and foster a board culture of respect, inclusion and constructive challenge.
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Strategy & Sustainability:
Lead the Board's oversight of Strategic Plan ****, ensuring growth is matched by sound financial planning, diversified revenue and effective risk management.
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CEO Partnership:
Meet regularly with the CEO as a trusted sounding board, and support the CEO's annual performance review through the People and Performance Subcommittee.
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Board Effectiveness:
Lead board and director performance reviews and board succession planning.
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Representation:
Represent the Centre, alongside the CEO, with funders, partners, government,



the health sector and the type 1 diabetes community.
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What You Will Bring
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Board Experience:
Prior board experience, ideally including time as a chair or committee chair in the for-purpose sector.
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Governance & Financial Stewardship:
A strong grasp of governance and financial stewardship, including the discipline to align growth with secure and diversified revenue.
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Facilitative Leadership:
Skill in building consensus, running effective meetings and drawing out the best from directors with different backgrounds and perspectives.
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Candour & Judgement:
The confidence to give clear and respectful feedback, and the judgement to support management while holding it to account.
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Commitment to Purpose:
A genuine commitment to the Centre's purpose and to improving the lives of people living with type 1 diabetes.
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Eligibility:
Eligible to act as a Responsible Person under ACNC requirements.
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Highly Desirable:
Previous experience as a Chair or Deputy Chair; GAICD or an equivalent governance qualification; experience in health, health promotion or community services; experience overseeing growth, fundraising or strategic partnerships; and established networks across WA government, health, corporate or philanthropic sectors. Lived experience of type 1 diabetes, or a close connection to the community, is valued but not essential.
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The Board
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The Board combines long-serving directors who have made significant and sustained contributions to the Centre with newer directors bringing fresh skills from corporate and professional backgrounds. It is a collegial group that values open discussion, mutual respect and a shared focus on the families the Centre serves. The Board has recently modernised its constitution, giving the incoming Chair a contemporary governance foundation to build on.
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Why Join Us
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Meaningful Impact:
Lead an organisation that makes a real difference to Western Australian families living with type 1 diabetes.
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A Robust Foundation:
A modernised constitution, a clear strategic plan and an experienced, committed CEO.
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Shape the Next Chapter:
Guide the Centre through a defining period of growth under Strategic Plan ****.
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Time Commitment
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This is a voluntary, non-remunerated position. The Board meets six times per year, with additional time required for committee work, CEO liaison and occasional events.
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Our Values
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We are seeking a Chair who embodies our values of: Action, Collaboration, Empathy, Excellence, Flexibility, and Integrity.
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How to Apply
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To express interest or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Jemma Iles, Chief Executive Officer, on or at
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To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your board experience and your interest in the role. A copy of the position description is available through the link below.
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Expressions of interest close: Monday 2 November ****
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We may commence conversations prior to the closing date. Appointment is subject to the Centre's Constitution, and the successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant declarations and checks.
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Note to Recruitment Agencies: Unsolicited applications from external recruitment agencies will not be accepted. We thank you for respecting our recruitment process.
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📌 Board Chair (Perth)
🏢 Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre
📍 Perth