Non-Executive Director

The Opportunity 

Whiddon is seeking an experienced and values-driven Non-Executive Director to join our Board at a pivotal time in our growth. This appointment reflects Whiddon’s next phase of expansion and the Board’s commitment to strengthening future capability, governance and long-term sustainability. As a Director, you will contribute to strategic leadership and oversight, helping guide the organisation through a period of growth, capital investment and sector transformation. 

Working collaboratively with fellow Directors and the Executive Team, you will bring independent judgement, commercial insight and the confidence to provide constructive challenge, strengthening decision-making and Board performance. 

About Whiddon 

Whiddon has been providing exceptional care to older Australians for more than 75 years. 

From our philanthropic beginnings, we have grown into a leading not-for-profit provider, supporting more than 3,000 customers and employing over 3,200 people across regional, rural and remote New South Wales and Queensland. We deliver residential care, community care and retirement living services, with a strong commitment to local communities. 

About You 

You are an accomplished leader with experience operating at Board, senior executive or advisory level. You bring a strong governance mindset, combined with the ability to contribute strategically to complex, evolving environments. 

You will demonstrate: 

• Strong governance capability and an active Board contribution mindset 
• Strategic thinking with the ability to oversee execution in complex environments 
• High levels of integrity and alignment to purpose-driven organisations 
• The credibility and confidence to provide constructive challenge and independent judgement 
• A commitment to enhancing Board capability through diverse experience and perspective 

Priority Capability – Development-Led Expertise 

We are particularly seeking a development-led Non-Executive Director with deep expertise in: 

• Property, infrastructure or capital development 

• Oversight of large-scale capital investment and development pipelines 

• Governance of complex project delivery and expansion programs 

• Strategic growth planning and execution 

• Commercial strategy, investment assessment and risk oversight 

 This capability is central to supporting Whiddon’s growth agenda and future development opportunities. 

Complementary Capability (Valued) 

We also welcome candidates who bring experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• Oversight of large-scale organisational transformation 

• Governance of growth strategy across multi-site or multi-jurisdiction environments 

• Digital, data and AI-enabled decision-making 

• Innovation, service redesign and emerging care models 

• Alternative funding models, commercial ventures or revenue diversification 

Why Join Whiddon 

Joining the Whiddon Board offers a unique opportunity to: 

• Play a key role in guiding one of Australia’s most regionally significant aged care providers through a period of growth, capital investment and transformation 

• Contribute to an organisation with a strong social purpose and deep community impact 

• Influence the future of aged care and service delivery in Australia 

• Support sustainable growth, innovation and long-term capability building 

• Work alongside a highly experienced and committed Board and Executive team 

Further Information 

If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution and bring the capability to support Whiddon’s future direction, we encourage you to express your interest. 

Applications are welcomed directly from interested candidates. Whiddon is managing this process internally and is not engaging external recruitment agencies.