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Organisation

The Y Victoria

Closing Date

Friday, 8 November 2024

Role type

Honorary

Location

Melbourne, VIC

Shape the future of recreation at The Y Victoria – join the Board to drive commercial innovation and impact for young people

  • Leverage your skills and experience across the recreation sector
  • Help shape recreation in Victoria through strategic
  • Join a Board that balances commercial growth with social impact

The organisation

The Y Victoria is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to building healthier, happier communities through its diverse range of services, including recreation, camping, and youth programs. With a rich history of fostering personal and community development, The Y Victoria operates gyms, pools, and leisure centres, ensuring that every person has the opportunity to thrive. Their mission is to create positive, meaningful change, with a focus on inclusivity, well-being, and social responsibility across Victoria.

The opportunity

The Y Victoria is seeking passionate and commercially minded Board Directors to help steer the organisation towards future growth.  As they continue updating their skills matrix, The Y is looking for candidates with a specialist background in recreation, strong commercial acumen in multi-site operating businesses, and an ability to identify innovative opportunities to further their mission.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organisation with a $250 million turnover and a significant role in property development, helping to keep recreation alive in Victoria.

The Y Victoria fosters and encourages diversity. First Nations and individuals from the LGBTQI or Disability communities with relevant skills and experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

This is a voluntary, unpaid role however Directors are reimbursed for any reasonable out of pocket expenses.

To submit an expression of interest

People for Purpose is partnering with The Y Victoria to lead the search for this role.

  1. We invite you to read the Board Pack. To review The Y Victoria’s annual reports and financial statements, please visit their website.
  2. Once you have absorbed this information and completed your own research, if you have specific questions, please call us on 0468 625 252 or email [email protected]
  3. Your application will include your CV, as well as a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to this opportunity and why you are interested in joining The Y Victoria. A considered cover letter will be an important part of your application.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 8 November 2024

If you are viewing this opportunity via LinkedIn, we invite you to visit the People for Purpose website under Board Search at www.peopleforpurpose.com.au for further information.