Non-Executive Director – Coast2Bay Housing Group

Windsor Group has been appointed by Coast2Bay Housing Group to manage this Director search. As a profit‑for‑purpose organisation, we support our clients through ethical, values‑aligned recruitment across the nonprofit, government and commercial sectors. 

Coast2Bay Housing Group is a Queensland-based, Tier 1 community housing provider that develops, owns and manages affordable and social housing for people experiencing housing insecurity.  

Established on the Sunshine Coast in 1993, the not-for-profit organisation has grown into one of regional Queensland’s leading housing providers, supporting more than 1,500 residents across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Noosa and Gympie regions. 

Guided by its mission to create homes, build strong communities and transform lives, Coast2Bay believes housing is more than shelter; it provides the foundation for safety, belonging, stability and opportunity. Its person-centred, community-focused approach is underpinned by values of collaboration, innovation and sustainability, shaping both service delivery and strategic partnerships. 

Headquartered in Maroochydore, with an additional four offices centres across the region Coast2Bay group employs approximately 55 staff and maintains Tier 1 accreditation, the highest level in Australia’s community housing sector. The organisation is recognised for delivering affordable and social housing in areas facing significant housing affordability pressures, supporting low-income households, older women at risk of homelessness, families in crisis, essential / key workers and women and children impacted by domestic and family violence.  

Through strong partnerships with government, community organisations and the private sector, Coast2Bay continues to rapidly expand housing supply and deliver sustainable housing outcomes.  

Beyond providing safe and affordable homes, the organisation invests in initiatives that foster community connection, independence and long-term wellbeing. With more than three decades of operation, a growing housing portfolio and plans to deliver a $330m plus capital program for more than 500 new homes across Queensland by 2030, Coast2Bay is playing an increasingly important role in addressing housing affordability and homelessness challenges across the state. 

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Constitution
Strategic Plan

Coast2Bay is undergoing significant growth and transformation, evolving from a traditional community housing provider into a large-scale social infrastructure organisation. Over the past four years, nett assets have grown from approximately $22 million to more than $250 million, supported by an expanding development pipeline and increasing capital investment requirements. Strategic priorities include delivering more than 500 new homes, expanding across Southeast Queensland, with over 10% growth per annum, strengthening governance and risk capability, and developing both affordable and philanthropic housing initiatives.  

As the organisation scales, it is focused on professionalising governance, enhancing organisational capability and building the systems required to support sustainable growth. While opportunities exist through increased government investment, development partnerships and broader social impact, Coast2Bay must also navigate growth-related complexity, including major development projects, financing arrangements and regulatory obligations.  

Looking ahead, the organisation aims to become a $500 million organisation by 2032, with longer-term aspirations to grow into a billion-dollar housing and social infrastructure provider while remaining committed to improving housing outcomes for vulnerable communities.

With Coast2Bay entering a period of significant growth and transformation, this appointment offers the opportunity to help shape its future direction.  As growth, capital investment and organisational complexity continue to accelerate, the Board is strengthening its governance capability to ensure it remains well positioned to oversee a large, regulated and asset-intensive organisation. 

As part of its ongoing succession strategy, the Board seeks an experienced Non-Executive Director to contribute independent judgement, strategic insight and strong governance capability. 

Operating as a strategic governance board, the focus is on setting direction, overseeing performance and risk, and ensuring long-term organisational sustainability rather than engaging in operational management.  

Within this context, the successful candidate will: 

• Contribute to long-term strategy, growth planning, and major investment decisions. 
• Provide oversight of governance, financial performance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. 
• Support informed decision-making through independent judgement and constructive challenge. 
• Participate actively in Board and Committee deliberations. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Board effectiveness and governance practices. 

Board Culture 

Coast2Bay’s Board is recognised for its highly collegiate, collaborative and consensus-driven culture. Directors are encouraged to engage in robust discussion, contribute specialist expertise and challenge constructively, while working collectively toward shared outcomes. The Board places significant value on mutual respect, intellectual rigour and a clear distinction between governance and management. 

While commercially sophisticated and professionally remunerated, the Board remains deeply committed to Coast2Bay’s social purpose. The successful candidate will combine strong governance capability with a genuine commitment to improving housing outcomes for vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. 

Position Description

Leadership & People 

Demonstrated ability to contribute as a credible, experienced and independent Board member who enhances overall Board capability. The successful candidate will engage actively in Board and Committee deliberations, provide constructive challenge, foster strong director relationships and contribute to a professional, high-performing and consensus-driven governance culture. 

Strategy & Planning 

Bringing strategic insight and commercial judgement to support Coast2Bay’s continued growth and transformation, this Director will contribute to long-term planning, assess emerging opportunities and risks, and help ensure organisational growth remains sustainable, aligned to purpose and underpinned by sound governance and financial discipline. 

Operational or Technical Expertise 

While the position is not operational in nature, success requires the ability to apply deep technical expertise at a governance level. The ideal director will bring significant experience in corporate finance, infrastructure finance, property development, major capital projects or other large-scale commercial environments. They will be capable of interpreting complex financial information, assessing risk, evaluating development opportunities and providing informed scrutiny of investment decisions. Their contribution will enhance the Board’s oversight of major projects, debt structures, risk management frameworks and long-term financial sustainability without becoming involved in day-to-day management. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence 

This director will bring professional credibility, relevant networks and external perspective that enhance Board decision-making and stakeholder confidence. Experience across government, finance, property, infrastructure or related sectors will be highly regarded, together with the ability to positively influence strategic outcomes and organisational reputation. 

Values, Integrity & Cultural Alignment 

Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, accountability and governance. The successful candidate will operate strategically rather than operationally, contribute positively to the Board’s collaborative culture, and balance strong commercial judgement with a genuine commitment to Coast2Bay’s mission of improving housing outcomes for vulnerable communities. 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Non-Executive Director, Executive or trusted adviser who brings sound judgement, credibility and the ability to contribute effectively within a contemporary governance environment. 

They will be a thoughtful and collaborative contributor who can analyse complex issues, provide independent perspectives and participate confidently in Board deliberations. They will understand the distinction between governance and management and be committed to the principles of accountability, transparency and good governance. 

Experience in complex, regulated or growth-oriented organisations will be advantageous, as will an appreciation of the opportunities and challenges associated with organisational growth and long-term sustainability. 

Most importantly, the successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that combines commercial discipline with a strong social purpose and community impact. 

Windsor Group and Coast2Bay are committed to equal opportunity employment practices. Applications will be assessed on merit, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. An offer of appointment will be made to the applicant whose written application and interview performance best demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Windsor Group will review applications as they are received. We encourage early applications, as screening begins immediately. Process steps: 

• Initial screening by Windsor Group 
• Consultant interview 
• Client panel interview(s) 
• Assessments (if required) 
• Reference checks 

Indicative timeline: 

• Weeks 1–4: Screening 
• Week 5-6 : Windsor Group interviews 

We will keep candidates updated throughout each stage. 

When submitting your application, ensure your application includes: 

• An up-to-date resume (in Word format) 
• A covering letter (in Word format) outlining your interest and expertise relevant to the role 

Submit your application quoting reference number MCNEDC to apply@windsor-group.com.au. For more information, please contact Mike Conroy on 07 3211 0001.  

Your application will be acknowledged by email within one business day. 

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