available roles

Women in Business MP is an association of dynamic, connected and diverse Mornington Peninsula and City of Frankston leaders who extend their energies beyond their livelihoods and meaningfully into supporting their community. Through time, diverse skills and expertise, our Association seeks not just to empower our local leaders but to advocate and act on their behalf. We are deeply committed to a more prosperous, progressive and purpose-led Mornington Peninsula/City of Frankston community. We seek like-minded female leaders who are passionate about the same and who want to help us bring this vision to life. Check our current vacancies below but if these don’t match your skills, feel free to reach out and let us know how you’d like to contribute.

new board member

The Association is looking for a multi-skilled female, pro bono Board Member to step into this diverse role. 

Reporting to the Chair of the Board, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Providing expert advice and guidance to the Association in the areas of your expertise
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of the Association’s strategic plan and annual business plans
  • Leading a specific strategic program streams in collaboration with Association members, stakeholder and community
  • Championing the Association’s values and purpose; ensuring that ethical behaviour and integrity is maintained; and contributing to be ‘a force for good’
  • Actively participating in respectful debates, discussions, and decision-making processes
  • Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships to extend impact
  • Managing any other matters as agreed by the Association and Board

 

Experience in the following areas is preferred:

  • Managing financial and accounting systems
  • Legal and/or risk management
  • Undertaking/ interpreting social research / data analysis
  • Social Media / Marketing
  • Programs and Events Experience (ideally in the NFP sector)
  • Events Fundraising/Sponsorships
  • Strategic Planning

The successful candidate will be a Mornington Peninsula/City of Frankston business or community leader. 

You will bring tertiary qualifications and / or experience in Leadership, Business, Marketing, Engagement, Finance or other disciplines relevant to the work of the Association. You will ideally have an understanding of the political and economic landscape, with the ability to dissect and interpret information in an impartial manner.

You will demonstrate advanced communication skills, sound judgement and have the flexibility and commitment to attend 8 -week board (alternating between morning in person and evening online) meetings and a number of Association events held throughout the year. There is a time commitment of around 10 hours bi-monthly toward Association activities – including meetings and program activities (excluding events)

Please email a cover letter speaking to the criteria and responsibilities plus CV here

“Growth and comfort do not coexist.”

Ginni Rometty