Voluntary Board Position | Ballina, Northern NSW | Hybrid

Help shape the future of an organisation making a difference in our community

Biala is inviting expressions of interest from an experienced finance professional to join our Board as a Non-Executive Director.

Biala is a Northern NSW not-for-profit organisation providing disability support services and specialised education. Our Board provides strategic direction, oversight and stewardship to ensure Biala remains sustainable, well governed and focused on delivering high-quality outcomes for the people, students, families and communities we support.

As part of planned Board succession and capability renewal, we are seeking a new Director who can bring strong financial expertise, commercial judgement and strategic thinking to our governance.

What you will bring

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with:

- Senior financial leadership experience, such as a CFO, finance executive, accountant, partner, adviser or similar role
- Solid capability in financial governance, financial management, audit and risk
- A professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA or equivalent
- Experience interpreting complex financial information and contributing to strategic decision-making
- Sound commercial judgement and the confidence to ask considered and constructive questions
- An understanding of the distinction between governance and operational management
- A collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to Biala's purpose and community impact.

Previous Board or committee experience, and experience within the not-for-profit, disability, education, health, human services or another regulated environment, would also be valuable.

The opportunity

As a Biala Director, you will work alongside fellow Board members and the executive team to:





- contribute to Biala's strategic direction and long-term sustainability
- oversee financial performance, organisational risk and accountability
- provide constructive challenge and independent judgement
- contribute to the governance of Biala's disability services and specialised education activities
- provide strategic oversight of significant capital investment and property projects
- participate in relevant Board committee and strategic work
- champion strong governance, safeguarding and organisational integrity.

About the appointment This is a voluntary, Non-Executive Director position.

Directors are expected to participate actively in Board meetings and relevant committee and strategic activities, and to undertake Biala's Director orientation and ongoing governance development. Biala's existing recruitment process also provides for interviews, reference checks, formal Board approval and induction of new Directors.

Above all, we are seeking someone who wants to use their skills and experience to contribute to an organisation with a strong community purpose and an exciting future.

Expression of Interest

If this opportunity resonates with you, we would welcome an expression of interest including:

1. A brief covering letter outlining why you are interested in joining Biala's Board and the experience you would bring
2. Your current CV
3. Contact details for two professional referees.

Please submit your Expression of Interest to [email protected], marked for the attention of the Chair, by 20th November. For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Biala's CEO on [02 6686 4763](tel:02 6686 4763).

Biala values diverse perspectives and welcomes expressions of interest from people with different professional backgrounds, experiences and perspectives who share our commitment to strong governance and positive community impact.

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