Board Director, Children's Hospital Foundation
Board Director, Children’s Hospital Foundation
Brisbane, Queensland
The Board is responsible for overseeing the activities, policies, and strategies of the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Board members act on behalf of our supporters to ensure the Foundation meets community expectations.
Serving in an honorary capacity, the Board sets the strategic direction of the Foundation, appoints and, if necessary, removes the CEO. It oversees risk management, internal controls, audits, legal compliance, and the performance of the CEO and executives. Additionally, the Board approves the annual budget and financial reports, ensures compliance with Board member responsibilities, and monitors the Foundation's insurance position. The Board also approves significant business ventures and plays an active role in fundraising efforts.
Children’s Hospital Foundation
Children’s Hospital Foundation has ranked ninth in Newsweek’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023 list out of 200 paediatric hospitals, moving up six spots from the 15th ranked in the previous year.
The Children’s Hospital Foundation helps sick and injured kids by funding life-saving medical research, investing in vital new equipment, and providing support and entertainment for children and their families. We are committed to making a difference in the fight against childhood illness and injury so every child can grow up as happy and healthy as possible.
The Children’s Hospital Foundation is the charity dedicated to raising funds for Queensland’s sickest kids, proudly working alongside the Queensland Children’s Hospital and state-wide with Children’s Health Queensland.
Ever since the Foundation opened in 1986, the generous support of donors and sponsors and the remarkably devoted doctors, nurses, researchers, staff and volunteers, have been able to ‘work wonders’ for the brave children and courageous families that needed the best healthcare available.
Vision, Purpose, Values
Our Vision every child has every chance to thrive
Our Purpose we ignite and inspire generosity to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people
Our Values
Be Purposeful
Be Wholehearted
Be Collaborative
Be Curious and
Courageous
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Ref nr: Please use this reference number when applying: A040392
Application deadline: 30 March 2025
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A covering letter (1 - 2 pages) informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.
Please take note of the reference number found under section “How to apply”. This is needed for us to process any application.
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For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Marcus Engeman, Deputy Managing Director
Chloe Waite, Researcher
+61 (0) 439 420 184 chloe.waite@alumniglobal.com