Advertisement for Board Director at Ashleigh Community Ltd (ACN:
About Ashleigh Community
Ashleigh Community is a locally managed, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with over 45 years of experience providing quality aged care services and accommodation to the elderly in our community, based in Sale, Victoria, a thriving regional community.
Ashleigh Community is home to more than 175 residents, with 88 independent living units and 80 beds in our residential aged care facility, including 20 beds in our dementia/memory support wing.
Ashleigh Community is an incorporated company limited by guarantee, governed by a Board of Directors, which is made up of committed professionals. All daily operations of Ashleigh Community are managed by our CEO with support from the management staff and other staff (139 in total).
About the Role(s)
We are seeking highly motivated Directors to join our team. These roles will be responsible for working with the Ashleigh Community Board of Directors in strategic direction and governance of the organisation, ensuring that it operates in line with our mission and values.
Key Deliverables
· Fulfil the role of Director,
· Assist on selected Subcommittees (Clinical, Risk, Finance and Remuneration, etc.) with meeting goals and objectives,
· Attend Board and AGM meetings, with the ability to attend these meetings online or face-to-face,
· Assist as the Board reviews the Company's Financial budgets, business plans, financial performance, commercial and reputational risks,
· Work with the Board to adhere to and embrace good governance standards,
· Attend ad-hoc meetings and key functions to promote the company as requested.
The Opportunity
As an Aged Care business, we desire Directors who have experience in Aged Care delivery in Australia and or experience on a board in a not-for-profit context. We are seeking those with skills and experience in any of the following industries: Aged Care, Clinical, Legal, Medical, Pharmaceutical, entrepreneurial, or other commercial skills.
Experience and competencies
Areas including but not limited to Aged Care standards,Governance, IT Strategy including AI, Business Development, Fundraising, Financial Management, Communications & Marketing.
Key Attributes
We seek individuals with demonstrated leadership qualities who believe they could make a substantial contribution to the leadership of this dynamic organisation, and who can bring the following skills and characteristics:
1. Personal commitment to the mission, objectives and values of Ashleigh Community,
2. Strong understanding of governance,
3. Financial acumen,
4. Strong strategic planning and oversight skills,
5. Capacity to be an effective team player on the Board,
6. Willingness to operate within the governance approach adopted by the Board.
We are particularly interested in talking to people with experience in Clinical, Medical, Legal, Pharmaceutical or Commercial areas.
Duration of term (s): One three-year term with a possibility of extensions.
How to apply
If you are interested in contributing your skills and experience to the Ashleigh Community Board, please apply by including:
• Cover letter outlining your interest in the role; and
• Resume.
Applications close by close of business on September 30th 2025.
Please contact the current Board Chair or Deputy Board Chair if you would like further information before the application:
(Chair) Josh Fergeus, or
(Deputy Chair) Paul Telfer