Ballarat Hospice Care Inc. (BHCI) invites community members from our catchment area to express their interest in joining our Board of Governance.
Our catchment area includes Hepburn Shire, City of Ballarat, Northern Golden Plains Shire and Western Moorabool Shire.
Board positions are for a 3-year term, with the option to renominate for up to two further terms (a maximum of nine years).
About Ballarat Hospice Care Inc.
Ballarat Hospice Care Inc. is a not-for-profit, home-based specialist palliative care service. We support people living with a life-limiting illness, and their family and carers, to receive compassionate care in the place they call home.
About Our Board
The BHCI Board is comprised of 7 to 11 volunteer Board Directors drawn from across our service area. The Board plays a vital role in:
- Setting strategic direction
- Ensuring strong governance and compliance
- Supporting quality, safety and sustainability of our service
- Upholding BHCI’s vision, mission and values.
The Board upholds good governance principles and practice, meets monthly and has a strong commitment to continuous growth and development. Board Directors are not remunerated for their service; however, reasonable expenses are reimbursed. Board memberships involve some travel and face-to-face meetings each year.
Who We Are Seeking
We welcome expressions of interest from individuals with a commitment to good governance practices and an interest in supporting specialist palliative care.
We are particularly interested in candidates with skills and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Marketing
- Community engagement
- Philanthropy
- Cyber Security, AI and emerging technologies
- Contemporary governance knowledge and experience
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Ballarat Hospice Care is committed to providing compassionate, culturally safe and inclusive care. We value the diverse practices, experiences and participation of all people, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and who bring lived experience, community connection and diverse perspectives to governance.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the Expression of Interest form:
Application BHCI Board of Governance Director (F76)_Web
Applications close: Friday, 29 May 2026 (close of business)
For further information, please contact:
Andrew Howard
Chief Executive Officer
ahoward@ballarathospicecare.org.au
(03) 5333 111
