WOB Vacancy Board - In Review

This week WOB Executive Director and co-founder, Claire Braund OAM looks at organisations advertising on the WOB Vacancy Board that either specialise in disability services and those that are looking for people with a lived experience of a disability for their boards and committees. Claire also explains WOB's new handy My Saved Vacancies feature on the WOB Vacancy Board - which allows users to bookmark or shortlist vacancies and come back to them later.  FOLLOW WOB ONLINE HERE: Website: https://www.womenonboards.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-on-boards

This week WOB Executive Director and co-founder, Claire Braund OAM takes a look at the current vacancies advertised with WOB in the health and medical sector, including several AHPRA boards in different states. Her tip for the day: Never be put off by what sometimes can seem very specific selection criteria. FOLLOW WOB ONLINE HERE: Website: https://www.womenonboards.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-on-boards Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOnBoards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonboards_au/ ABOUT THE WOB VACANCY BOARD Premium, Classic and Corporate members have full access to the WOB Vacancy Board. Join to access this and other great roles. VISIT THE WOB VACANCY BOARD https://womenonboards.net/WOB_Vacancy_Board JOIN WOB https://womenonboards.net/join

Welcome to Women on Boards' new look WOB Vacancy Board In Review podcast, where we provide a snapshot of what to look for on the WOB Vacancy Board as well as talk to Chairs and Non-Executive Directors who are currently advertising roles on our Vacancy Board. This week WOB Executive Director Claire Braund talks to Tass Mousaferiadis, Acting Chair of the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) about roles they are currently advertising on the WOB Vacancy Board (up to three positions). Tass provides an overview of the VEOHRC's role, purpose and values, the skills they are seeking as well as their selection and appointment processes. If you are looking to join a purpose driven organisation then this may be the board role for you. Applications close 9 June, 2024. Click here to view the Vacancy. The WOB Vacancy Board is available to WOB Premium, Classic and Corporate members.   Learn more about WOB Membership HERE. Episode DetailsEpisode recorded 27 May 2024. Host Claire Braund, WOB Executive Diretor. This week's guest Tass Mousaferiadis, Acting Chair, Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission.

In this issue, Ruth Medd, WOB co-founder and inaugural Chair, reviews a selection of PAID vacancies currently on the WOB Jobs Board. Roles reviewed in this edition focus on the Environmental / circular economy and Housing Bodies, including: a game-changing environmental solution for sustainable agriculture and the natural environment; mining bodies; a regional waste authority; a rural women's organisation and more. Housing Body roles reviewed are located in New Zealand and NSW. Ruth's tip is to get your collateral in order – don't wait until you want to apply for a role to update your Board CV, as this is the time you should be focussing on the role you are applying for and how you can add value. FOLLOW US ONLINE HERE: Website: https://www.womenonboards.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-on-boards Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOnBoards  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonboards_au/ Are you board ready? Find out with this fun four-question quiz: https://www.womenonboards.net/en-au/quiz/quiz-are-you-are-board-ready

This week Ruth Medd, WOB cofounder and immediate past Chair, reviews a range of board vacancies currently being advertised by Statutory Bodies (which are government entities that generally run businesses or give advice to government). They generally seek specific skills. Bodies featured include an: animal welfare organisation organisation promoting responsible gambling Aboriginal housing organisation organisation listed on the NSX and more. Full Vacancy details can be found on the WOB Jobs Board. If you're interested don't delay as closing dates vary.

This week Ruth Medd, WOB's inaugural and immediate past Chair, reviews board roles currently available on the Women on Boards Vacancy Board, across three key areas: 1) Headhunter sourced  2) Sport & NFPs 3) Government campaigns. Roles reviewed include both paid and unpaid roles. Tip of Week Is your CV board ready? The WOB Vacancy Board Makes finding a board role easier and more accessible for our members. Did you know that Women on Boards curates and posts thousands of board roles every year to our Vacancy Board. You can filter by state, industry, skills and whether you are seeking a paid or unpaid role (plus more). Plus we send you a SNAP EMAIL if we think you are matched to a role. FOLLOW US ONLINE HERE LinkedIn Facebook:  Instagram:  Women on Boards is a purpose driven organisation providing networks, tools and resources to support your board and leadership journey, at any career stage.  Are you board ready? Find out with this fun four-question QUIZ 

WOB Executive Chair and co-founder, Ruth Medd takes a look at board roles in Australia's agricultural sector - from cotton and camel farming to the diary industry. For full access to WOB Jobs Board, join Women on Boards www.womenonboards.net Follow us online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-on-boards Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOnBoards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonboards_au/ WOMEN ON BOARDS provides networks, tools and resources to support women on their board and leadership journey, at any career stage. Are you board ready? Find out with this fun four-question quiz: https://www.womenonboards.net/en-au/quiz/quiz-are-you-are-board-ready

This week Women on Boards co-founder and immediate past Chair, Ruth Medd reviews a range of board vacancies currently available on the WOB Jobs Board. This edition of Snap features roles in South Australia, roles suited to accountants (CPAs/ CAs) as as well as some great national roles. Ruth also provides her key tips to help you find success in the board space. At the time of recording, there were 76 paid board roles available on the WOB Jobs Board. Happy hunting! To find out more visit or WOB at womenonboards.net  

WOB Executive Chair and co-founder, Ruth Medd reviews  organisations currently seeking board members, with some seeking multiple directors. This week Ruth talks about Chair roles, Advisory Boards and her usual 'Other' roles.  For full access to WOB Jobs Board, join Women on Boards www.womeononboards.net Follow us online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-on-boards Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOnBoards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonboards_au/ WOMEN ON BOARDS provides networks, tools and resources to support women on their board and leadership journey, at any career stage. Are you board ready? Find out with this fun four-question quiz: https://www.womenonboards.net/en-au/quiz/quiz-are-you-are-board-ready  

WOB Executive Chair and co-founder, Ruth Medd reviews  organisations currently seeking board members, with some seeking multiple directors. For full access to WOB Jobs Board, join Women on Boards www.womeononboards.net Follow us online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-on-boards Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOnBoards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonboards_au/ WOMEN ON BOARDS provides networks, tools and resources to support women on their board and leadership journey, at any career stage. Are you board ready? Find out with this fun four-question quiz: https://www.womenonboards.net/en-au/quiz/quiz-are-you-are-board-ready  

To kick of 2023 WOB Executive Chair and co-founder, Ruth Medd reviews eight organisations currently seeking board members, with some seeking multiple directors. All of these roles are advertised on the WOB Jobs Board, including: roles advertised under our Standard Vacancy Plan (ie those seeking extra assistance from WOB to find the right board members) paid postings in areas of interest, including an Accreditation Authority and an organisation seeking skills in diversity and inclusion as well as a life saving organisation and one who's focus is a train that puffs. For full access to WOB Jobs Board, join Women on Boards www.womeononboards.net Follow us online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-on-boards Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOnBoards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonboards_au/ WOMEN ON BOARDS provides networks, tools and resources to support women on their board and leadership journey, at any career stage. Are you board ready? Find out with this fun four-question quiz: https://www.womenonboards.net/en-au/quiz/quiz-are-you-are-board-ready  

In this Christmas Edition Ruth Medd, WOB's Executive Chair, shares the 2022 WOB board vacancies stats and reviews a range of current board opportunities on the WOB Jobs Board, including: Vacancies closing in December / January Government Boards And a slightly unusual category which Ruth has named 'Living Well"  Ruth's tips for the week: Remember to add on your LinkedIn profile with your board appointments FOLLOW US Online   LinkedIn Facebook Instagram ABOUT WOMEN ON BOARDS We provide the personal networks, tools and resource to support your board and leadership journey at any career stage. Are you board ready? Find out with this fun four-question QUIZ

This week WOB Executive Chair Ruth Medd reviews a range of board opportunties currently available on the WOB Jobs Board, including: Victorian Government Health Boards (250 directorships currently available); 'Public good' boards, including a breast cancer board and a women's health organisation; and University boards, with opportunties on an ethics committee (for people and animals), residential colleges and advisory boards Ruth's tips for the week: Look for a health service in your region as these boards are keen on regional directors. Remember to update your LinkedIn profile with your board activity. FOLLOW US Online   LinkedIn Facebook Instagram ABOUT WOMEN ON BOARDS We provide the personal networks, tools and resource to support your board and leadership journey at any career stage. Are you board ready? Find out with this fun four-question QUIZ

This week WOB Executive Chair, Ruth Medd, reviews national board vacancies. While we often recommend applying for your state-based vacancies, if there's a shortage of vacancies in your state, consider national vacancies, which will typically consider applicants from anywhere in Australia. Ruth's tip for the day is to not only update your CV when looking for a board but update your LinkedIn profile too. Give it a revamp, and don't forget to mention boards in your profile. To view board vacancies visit www.womenonboards.net

This week WOB Executive Chair, Ruth Medd reviews a selection of paid board roles by geographic region - in Queensland and New Zealand. She reviews eight roles in total, including NZ government boards as well as Queensland government and private boards. Don't be deterred if you're not in the location as boards are now considering recruits far and wide. Ruth's tip of the week is to encourage your non-paying boards to consider director payment. For full information on board vacancies visit the WOB Jobs Boards https://www.womenonboards.net/Board-Positions/Find-A-Board-Position

This week's theme for Ruth's Snap Vacancy Review focuses on PAID Eclectic Boards. Ruth puts a spotlight on the variety on the WOB Jobs Board. Her tip for this week is to push your unpaying board to consider director payment. View this on YouTube instead https://youtu.be/BBBxkaoa6sA For more information about these board vacancies visit: https://www.womenonboards.net/en-au/b... And remember, board vacancies have a closing date, so don't delay if you are interested.

It's all about paid not for profits, animal welfare, nursing and more. This week WOB Executive Chair Ruth Medd reviews a range of paid not for profit board roles. This is consistent with our long held view that the amount of not for profits who pay their directors is too low for the work they do (we estimate 20% of not for profits pay their Directors). Paid board roles reviewed this week include a national animal emergency organisation, a bank, an aged care provider, a nursing organisation and a council.   Skills sought across these roles include transformational growth, change leadership, governance, risk management, finance and strategic planning. Ruth also reviews a New Zealand board vacancy for on a women's refuge. Her tip for this week is to advocate for your voluntary not for profit boards to consider remunerating their directors. For more information about these board vacancies visit https://www.womenonboards.net/Board-Positions/Find-A-Board-Position And remember, board vacancies have a closing date, so don't delay if you are interested. Join Women on Boards for full access to Board Vacancies.

All you need is 7 minutes to listen to this week's hot board vacancies. Now is a hot time for board roles, with many organizations holding their AGMs in October and November and looking to formally put their new directors to the AGM. This week WOB Executive Chair & co-founder, Ruth Medd reviews a range of health related roles, including paid roles, primary health networks, associations and a collection of community based, not for profit organizations focusing on women's health. Take the time to invest in your board journey. For further information visit our Vacancy Board  

Interested in animal health, wildlife, racing or agri business? This week WOB Chair Ruth Medd reviews a range of board roles posted by our Headhunters, who are often used to fill hard to source skills.   Some of the roles reviewed include Wildlife Health Australia, Neumann Group of Companies, Animal Health Australia and more. Plus look out for Ruth's key tip to help you increase your success when dealing with recruiters. For full access to our Vacancy Board join WOB

This week WOB Chair Ruth Medd discusses a range of current board roles around the affordable housing sector - a sector that supports women to  escape domestic violence and difficulties with domestic circumstances. This week's review includes a selection of paid and unpaid roles as well as Ruth's tips to increase your chances of success and the importance of aligning your board CV with your LinkedIn profile. As we get set to embark on the busy season for board recruitment, now is the time to get yourself board ready.