Non-Executive Director - Chair of the Board

Homestyle Aged Care has cared for older Victorians for over 40 years. Across 10 residential aged care Homes, we are committed to providing safe, high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive environment. Our vision is to provide quality care and excellence in all we do, placing residents first and living our values of Compassion, Quality, Dignity and Respect.
The opportunity We are seeking an experienced and values-led Chair of the Board to provide leadership to the Board and promote effective governance, strategic oversight and organisational sustainability. This is an opportunity to contribute to the governance of a respected Victorian aged care provider at a time of significant sector reform, growth and regulatory change. The Chair will ensure the Board fulfils its responsibilities across strategy, financial stewardship, risk management, regulatory compliance, clinical governance, quality care, workforce capability and organisational culture.
The Chair will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer while maintaining an appropriate separation between governance and operational management. The role will support the organisation to remain focused on safe, high-quality aged care and the rights, dignity and wellbeing of residents.
Key responsibilities · Lead the Board in meeting its governance responsibilities and fiduciary duties. · Chair effective Board meetings and support informed, timely and accountable decision-making. · Guide strategic oversight, organisational performance and long-term sustainability. · Ensure effective oversight of financial performance, enterprise risk, cyber and information security, and regulatory compliance. · Promote clinical governance and quality care, including appropriate reporting on resident outcomes, complaints, serious incidents and workforce capability. · Maintain an effective working relationship with the Chief Executive Officer, including constructive support, challenge, performance review and succession planning. · Represent the Board with shareholders, regulators and key stakeholders, and act as an ambassador for Homestyle and its values. · Lead Board succession, recruitment, performance evaluation and capability development.

About you You will bring extensive Board experience as a Director, Chair, Deputy Chair or Committee Chair, together with demonstrated governance leadership, sound judgement and the ability to facilitate constructive discussion and collective decision-making. You will have significant experience in strategic oversight, financial stewardship, risk management, organisational performance and stakeholder engagement, with a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
Aged care experience is essential. Experience in healthcare, community services or another highly regulated industry will also be highly regarded. Experience in private or family-owned organisations, clinical governance, quality systems, organisational growth, transformation or significant change will be valued. Graduate or Fellow membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors is expected.
Appointment and commitment· Term – Three-year appointment, with eligibility for re-appointment subject to Board and shareholder approval.· Time commitment – Approximately 3–5 days per month, including Board meetings, committee oversight, stakeholder engagement and governance activities.· Remuneration – $90,000–$110,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience.
Experienced governance leaders who share Homestyle’s commitment to safe, high-quality, person-centred aged care are encouraged to apply via the Homestyle Careers Portal: Click here.