Board Member

Job No: CTC348
Location: Kingaroy

Contribute your skills, experience and community insight to the governance of a trusted regional organisation

South Burnett CTC is inviting Expressions of Interest for voluntary Board Member positions from people who want to use their skills, experience and expertise to contribute to the governance and direction of an organisation making a meaningful difference across the South Burnett and Cherbourg communities.

About South Burnett CTC

Established in 1983, South Burnett CTC Inc is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation supporting people across the South Burnett and Cherbourg regions. CTC delivers community-driven services spanning community engagement, homelessness and housing, youth and family support, disability services and housing, domestic and family violence support, residential services, foster care, emergency relief and crisis intervention.

CTC is guided by the values of Integrity, Empathy and Collaboration. Our Board provides stewardship so the organisation can remain purpose-led, safe, sustainable, accountable and responsive to changing community need.

Why We Are Recruiting

CTC is strengthening its Board capability, composition and succession planning following an independent governance evaluation. We are seeking people who can add diverse perspectives, sound judgement and relevant expertise to a collective Board, while remaining strongly connected to CTC’s purpose and the communities we serve.

Why Join the Board?

As a Board Member, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Help shape the future direction of one of the South Burnett's largest community organisations
  • Contribute to meaningful outcomes for people, families and communities across the South Burnett and Cherbourg
  • Work alongside experienced Board Members and senior leaders
  • Develop your governance capabilities through induction, mentoring and professional development opportunities
  • Gain insight into a diverse range of community services and social impact initiatives

Purpose of the Role

A Board Member contributes to the collective governance and strategic leadership of CTC. The role is to exercise independent judgement, ask constructive questions, make informed decisions and oversee organisational performance without becoming involved in day-to-day management.

Skills and Experience

We are particularly interested in people with experience in one or more of the following areas. Candidates are not expected to have experience across all areas. 

  • Governance and leadership
  • Finance, audit or business sustainability
  • Risk, compliance or safety
  • Law and regulation
  • Community and human services
  • People and culture
  • Digital, cyber and information management
  • Strategic planning and stakeholder engagement
  • Lived experience and local community insight

Personal Attributes

  • Values alignment and a genuine commitment to contributing to community
  • Independent thinking, sound judgement and the courage to ask respectful questions
  • Strategic perspective and the ability to distinguish governance from operations
  • Curiosity, humility and a willingness to learn
  • Ability to listen, collaborate and work through differing views
  • Reliability, preparation and sufficient time to fulfil the role
  • Respect for diversity, cultural safety, inclusion and lived experience

Commitment

Board meetings are generally held monthly in Kingaroy. Board Members are expected to prepare for meetings and may occasionally participate in strategy sessions, professional development activities, site visits or working groups.

Eligibility Requirements

Preferred candidates must be eligible to serve and meet CTC’s governance and screening requirements. This includes, as applicable:
  • Director identification number
  • Working with Children Check (Blue Card) (ability to acquire)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (ability to acquire)
  • Child Safety and Personal History Check (ability to acquire)
  • Checks of ASIC and ACNC disqualified-person registers
  • Any additional declarations, identification, probity or conflict-of-interest requirements requested by CTC

Any appointment remains subject to CTC’s Constitution, membership and election requirements, screening outcomes and Board approval processes.

How to Express Interest

If you are passionate about strengthening communities and believe you can contribute to the governance and future direction of CTC, we would love to hear from you.

There is no closing date for Expressions of Interest; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as they are received. 

To express your interest, please submit:

  • a current resume; and
  • a cover letter of no more than two pages explaining your interest in CTC and the skills, experience, perspectives or community insight you would bring to the Board.

Applications: admin@sbctc.com.au 

Confidential enquiries: Board Chair, Amanda Kefford on 0403 599 410

CLICK HERE to view the full Board Member Position Description

 

CTC welcomes expressions of interest from people with diverse backgrounds, identities, professional pathways, community connections and lived experience.

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About South Burnett CTC

South Burnett CTC (CTC) is a proactive, community‑focused organisation committed to working together to break down barriers and make a genuine difference in the lives of people across the South Burnett. Guided by our vision of communities where people have equal opportunity to receive support, participate and feel valued in their everyday life, we deliver services across Foster Care and Residential Care, Youth Services, Family Services, Domestic and Family Violence Services, Housing and Homelessness Services, Disability Services and our Gumnut Place Social Enterprise.

We are a genuinely local organisation operating solely for the good of our communities, grounded in our core values of Empathy, Integrity and Collaboration. These values guide how we work with individuals, families, colleagues and community partners to build capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes.

CTC actively upholds the Child Safe Standards and embraces the Universal Principle, ensuring that children feel safe, respected and empowered. We are committed to promoting cultural safety and inclusion, particularly the cultural rights, wellbeing and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

We place strong emphasis on fostering a friendly, supportive and inclusive work environment where staff feel valued and equipped to make a positive impact.

Why Work for CTC
Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of people across the South Burnett.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with access to generous not‑for‑profit salary packaging.
Continuous Growth: Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
Supportive Culture: Join a passionate, welcoming team of people committed to positive change in their community.