Strength Potential

Strength Potential is a faith-based Incorporated Association located on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. We are dedicated to empowering young people who face wellbeing challenges that limit their ability to engage confidently in daily life, learning, and community. Our mission is to help them identify their strengths, build resilience, and reach their potential through evidence-based mentoring and wellbeing programs. 

 

About the Role

As a member of the Management Committee, you will provide strategic governance and oversight to ensure Strength Potential continues to fulfil its mission while remaining financially sustainable, compliant and true to its Christian values. 

This is a voluntary position, with the opportunity to use your skills, experience and personal values to make a meaningful contribution, helping young people overcome the barriers that stand in the way of their wellbeing and future. 

The Board meets four times per year in person on the Sunshine Coast, with occasional online meetings, usually focused on a single issue.

 

We are seeking individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Governance and Board Experience

  • Finance, Accounting or Audit

  • Legal, Compliance or Risk Management

  • Fundraising and Philanthropy

  • Marketing and Communications

  • Business Development and Strategic Planning

  • Project Management

  • Lived experience relevant to our mission

 

We are looking for people who:

  • Demonstrate integrity, wisdom and sound judgement

  • Support and respect the Christian foundation and ethos of Strength Potential

  • Have strong governance and strategic thinking skills

  • Are committed to serving the community through ethical leadership

  • Can contribute their professional expertise while working collaboratively

  • Are willing to actively participate in Management Committee meetings

Previous Board or Committee experience is desirable but not essential.

 

Why Join Our Management Committee?

This is an opportunity to:

  • Make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families

  • Use your professional skills to support meaningful community outcomes

  • Contribute to the strategic direction and growth of Strength Potential

  • Help ensure the organisation is well governed and accountable

  • Be part of a group of people focused on enabling young people to thrive as they discover their strengths, reach their potential and make a difference

  

Expressions of Interest

If you are passionate about using your professional skills to serve the community and support the mission of Strength Potential, we encourage you to apply. 

Please provide the following information to ross@strengthpotential.com.au

  • A brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.

  • A current résumé. 

For further information on this opportunity, please contact the Association President, Ross Carlyon on 0410 359 774 

 

Websites

http://www.strengthpotential.com.au and for our free wellbeing support platform see https://miind.org.au/