Non-Executive Director
(3 board positions)
Rembrandt Living
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Executive Summary
- Boutique not for profit aged-care residential and support at home services
- Values based organisation where compassion, empathy, flexibility and responsiveness are important.
- Remunerated board roles
THE OPPORTUNITY
Rembrandt Living is a boutique not-for-profit organisation that has been providing Residential and Support at Home Services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with our Residents and Clients to improve their health, lifestyle and well-being and we strive to do this well.
At the heart of the Rembrandt difference is the Dutch word "Gezellig", a feeling that home is a warm, welcoming place where people are friendly, respectful, and almost like family. It currently operates a single property residential aged care facility with approximately 90 beds and a support at home care business serving around 1,150 clients, with this number steadily increasing.
THE ROLE
We have a dynamic skills-based Board of Directors who are committed to applying best practice corporate and clinical governance in a transparent and accountable manner. The current board consists of individuals with skills including aged care, business administration, finance, clinical governance and strategic planning. The Board meets ten times a year in the late afternoon. We have several Board committees and Directors are strongly encouraged to be a member of at least one committee.
THE CANDIDATE
Rembrandt Living is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people who have a passion for aged care and wish to join a team that delivers high quality care and aged care services. We are seeking three Non-Executive Directors with qualifications, skills and experience in:
- Aged care, clinical care, home care and allied health
- IT systems, technology including implementation and integration
- Risk, assurance and governance
ideally complemented by a background in finance and accounting or home care/aged care.
Candidates with prior board experience and those who are graduates of the AICD Company Directors Course will be highly regarded.
Preferred candidates will demonstrate a desire to engage with our vision and guiding principles.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:
Liz Hlipala
HardyGroup Principal Consultant
M. +61 (0)401 122 301
E. lhlipala@hardygroupintl.com
"Gezellig"
It may be hard to explain and even harder to say but is easy to understand the moment you walk through our doors. At Rembrandt you can sense, see, feel and experience it in everything we do.
For over 30 years Rembrandt Living has offered high quality, down-to-earth Support at Home Care, Residential Care (Rembrandt Court) and Respite Services for people of all backgrounds. Although we are of Dutch origin, our genuinely home-grown environment has been sought out and enjoyed by many different cultures. We are proudly a small, not-for-profit provider with staff that are truly dedicated to the wellbeing of our residents and clients.
At the heart of the Rembrandt difference is the Dutch word "Gezellig", a feeling that home is a warm, welcoming place where people are friendly, respectful, and almost like family. It currently operates a single property residential aged care facility with approximately 90 beds and a support at home care business serving around 1,150 clients, with this number steadily increasing.
Vision (what we aspire to)
To be the leading distinctive provider of aged care services and dementia expertise in South Australia.
Mission (how)
Together with our clients and residents we provide a unique ‘Dutch style’ of service that enables them to live their best possible life, as they age.
Purpose (why we exist)
To offer people an environment and the means to improve their health and happiness by providing high quality individual care and services.
Guiding Principles (Values) - The commandments we live by
Gezelligheid
This is our foundation guiding principle and is inherent in everything we do. There is no English word to describe it, however, it means home is comfortable, warm, cosy, where people are friendly, welcoming, almost family-like and use old fashioned manners.
People
Our clients and residents and their needs are at the heart of everything we do.
Purpose & Independence
We encourage independence and everything we do has meaning and relevance for our clients and residents.
Diversity & Equality
We celebrate our diversity and are committed to treating people equally regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious background, status or position.
Pragmatism
We are straightforward, helpful, open and honest.
Empathy & Agility
We show compassion, empathy, flexibility and are responsive.
Celebration
We celebrate achievements, happy times, and special occasions.
Role Specification
Non-Executive Directors will provide independent oversight, strategic guidance, and governance to support Rembrandt Living’s mission, values and growth. This role is pivotal in ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and sustainability, whilst fostering the organisation’s unique culture of gezellig.
We have a dynamic skills-based Board of Directors who are committed to applying best practice corporate and clinical governance in a transparent and accountable manner. The current board consists of individuals with skills including aged care, business administration, finance, clinical governance and strategic planning. The Board meets ten times a year in the late afternoon. We have several Board committees and Directors are strongly encouraged to be a member of at least one committee.
Rembrandt Living is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people who have a passion for aged care and wish to join a team that delivers high quality care and aged care services. We are seeking three Non-Executive Directors with qualifications, skills and experience in:
- Aged care, clinical care, home care and allied health
- IT systems, technology including implementation and integration
- Risk, assurance and governance
ideally complemented by a background in finance and accounting or home care/aged care.
Candidates with prior board experience and those who are graduates of the AICD Company Directors Course will be highly regarded.
Preferred candidates will demonstrate a desire to engage with our vision and guiding principles.
- Contribute to the development and review of organisational strategy, ensuring alignment with Rembrandt’s vision and values.
- Monitor performance and quality of care across both residential and home care services, supporting continuous improvement.
- Provide financial oversight by way of approval of annual budgets and monitoring of financial performance.
- Review and approve key organisational policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with the Constitution, regulatory requirements, risk management and ethical standards.
- Provide independent advice and constructive challenge to executive management, particularly regarding financial sustainability and growth opportunities.
- Champion the not-for-profit ethos and Dutch-inspired culture, supporting Rembrandt’s commitment to gezellig.
- Engage with stakeholders, including residents, clients, families, staff, and the broader community.
- Prepare for and attend Board and annual general meetings and Board committee meetings.
- Participate actively and appropriately in meetings.
View the full scope of these in the Position Description.
Essential Criteria
- Senior leadership and management experience.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks relevant to aged care.
- Demonstrated commitment to person-centred care and not-for-profit values. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide objective, independent judgement.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience as a non-executive director, preferably in aged care, health, or community sectors.
- Knowledge of the legislative requirements impacting the provision of care.
- Graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course.
- Familiarity with Dutch culture or language, or a passion for fostering a welcoming environment.
- Experience in home care and/or residential aged care operations.
- Financial, legal, or clinical expertise relevant to the aged care sector.
- Compliance with ACQSC Responsible Persons Assessment Criteria.
- Holds (or willingness and ability to obtain) Aged Care compliant National Police Clearance.
- Holds (or willingness and ability to obtain) Director Identification Number.
- Attendance at ten Board meetings per annum.
- Willingness to be a member of at least one of the Board committees.
- Undertake relevant ongoing education and professional development.
The position of each Board Director falls vacant on completion of a term of two years. Directors may stand for re-election.
The cumulative maximum time a Board Director can be on the Board is 10 years, unless the Board approves that the elected Board Director remains on the Board.
Board Directors are paid a fee.
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 7 May 2026
The reference number to include in your application is H26_5485
Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.
If you require assistance in submitting your application online, please get in touch with Executive Search Coordinator, Bradie Hammat: M: +61 (0)417 882 900 / E: bhammat@hardygroupintl.com
Your application must include:
- 1.Cover letter addressed to the Principal Consultant;
- 2.A written response addressing the selection criteria; and
- 3.An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.
It Is standard practice for HardyGroup to acknowledge receipt of your application no later than the next business day. We request that if you do not receive the acknowledgement, you contact the search coordinator listed above as soon as possible after the 24-hour business period and arrange to resend your application if necessary.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Liz Hlipala
HardyGroup Principal Consultant
M. +61 (0)401 122 301
E. lhlipala@hardygroupintl.com
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