Gippsland Women's Health Board Director

Board Directors are accountable for the overall performance of the organisation and provide advice and govern the direction of the organisation. Board Directors do not provide any operational function and work closely with the Chief Executive Officer. Board Directors serve a term of 3 years, which is renewable for another 3 year term. Board powers, responsibilities and accountabilities are granted and assigned under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act (2012) and the GWH Constitution.As a Board Director, you may be required to participate in related Board subcommittees.
The following information is provided as guidance: Current members who have held Individual Association membership for at least 6 months are eligible to stand for election unless otherwise approved by the full Board under exceptional circumstances All women seeking election to the GWH Board at the AGM, in accordance with the requirements of the GWH Constitution, must lodge their full application with the GWH Returning Officer by 11 September 2026 Existing Board members whose positions are declared vacant this year may renominate if they have not exceeded the maximum six years Women who have held a casual vacancy during the year and wish to continue are also required to re-nominateIf more nominations than vacancies are received, an election will be held
All women who wish to be elected to the GWH Board will need to submit the following: GWH Board application form including details of two current referees GWH Board Nomination Form - the CEO can be contacted if you require assistance in seeking current Association members for the nomination process GWH Conflict of Interest Form A Statement Piece of approximately 250 words outlining why you are seeking a Board position and your experience and qualifications (a current resume can be submitted if available) Confirmation of a current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)