Job Description
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Sunshine Coast
Job Category: Other
About Sundale Ltd
Founded in 1963, Sundale is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation supporting older Australians to live their best life through genuine purpose, meaningful experiences, and connection.
Sundale provides a continuum of care that includes residential aged care, retirement living, seniors' rental and home care services across the Sunshine Coast. Guided by its values of Care, Connection and Creativity, to ensure our residents feel at home.
About The Role
Working closely with the Chair of the Board, the Independent Director will:
* Contribute to the governance and strategy of Sundale, providing independent judgement and constructive challenge
* Contribute to strong financial, prudential and risk oversight of the organisation
* Promote and monitor a positive culture that facilitates high performance, integrity and quality customer clinical and care experiences
* Act as a custodian of Sundale's strategic objectives, supporting transparency, accountability and effective stakeholder engagement
* Uphold high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and ethical conduct
* Maintain integrity and professional independence as a non-executive board member
* Ensure the organisation's clinical governance practices meet current standards and prepare for regulatory changes
* Contribute to the board's risk management strategy by identifying and advising on clinical risks and opportunities relevant to the sector and business goals
* Foster a culture of safety, quality improvement, and respect for the rights and dignity of aged care customers
* Provide independent, evidence-based clinical advice to the Board
* Provide oversight on clinical performance indicators and identify areas of risk or concern
* Support the development and review of clinical governance frameworks.
* Participate in scheduled Board meetings, Clinical Governance and/or applicable Board subcommittee meetings, and strategic planning sessions
* Chair the Quality Safety and Clinical Governance Committee
* Provide insight into emerging clinical trends, aged care reforms, and regulatory changes
* Ensure all clinical-related recommendations reflect best practices, compliance, and culturally appropriate care
Essential Skills And Experience
* A minimum of 5+ years of Aged Care clinical governance experience is required or comparable clinical care experience within healthcare
* Discharging legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities of a company director
* Strategic oversight and organisational performance monitoring
* Strong commercial acumen including financial stewardship and enterprise risk management
* Ability to work collaboratively with Board and senior management to achieve exceptional outcomes
* Demonstrated success at a board and/or executive committee level with decision‐making experience
Qualifications and Requirements
* Hold a current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professional or relevant clinical discipline (highly desirable)
* Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Law or Health related discipline or significant comparable experience at an executive and/or director level
* Membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is desirable
* Must have a Directors Identification Number and meet responsible person and police clearance requirements under the Aged Care Act 2024
* Must meet eligibility requirements of an Independent Non‐Executive Director within the Board Constitution
* Ability to attend Board meetings and undertake Board activities in person at the Sunshine Coast, SE Queensland as required
Why Join Sundale?
* Contribute to a respected, values‐led organisation with deep community connections
* Contribute to the future success of Sundale by partnering with an experienced Board and Executive Leadership Team
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Non‐Executive Director who values purpose, precision and partnership, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to the Company Secretary at company.secretary@sundale.org.au by the application closing date of 6 March 2026.
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