Strategic Governance Opportunity

Job Title:

We are seeking a dedicated and values-driven Volunteer Board Director to help shape the future of support for carers across New South Wales.

This is a unique opportunity to use your expertise and leadership to influence strategy, advocate for carers, and ensure their voices are heard at the highest levels.

The ideal candidate will have experience in academic policy development and research within the human services and/or not-for-profit sector, or have a record of participation in the non-government and/or human service sectors at a leadership level or above.

We welcome applications from individuals who have a commitment to excellence and a desire to contribute to effective governance.

As a Volunteer Board Director, you will be responsible for contributing to strategic planning, reviewing financial planning and performance, and serving on Board committees and working groups as required.

You will also be expected to devote time and energy to this role, including attending meetings and participating in Board workshops.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must meet certain criteria, including having demonstrated experience in academic policy development and research within the human services and/or not-for-profit sector, or a record of participation in the non-government and/or human service sectors at a leadership level or above.

In addition to these specific Eligibility Criteria, applicants must also possess certain general skills, competencies, and/or experience, including lived experience and/or representation of certain demographic groups, leadership, vision, and ability to champion Carers NSW's vision.

Successful applicants will be provided with an induction to Carers NSW and support and mentoring from other Directors, as required.

Candidates should have an understanding of the principles and practices of effective corporate governance, including strategic planning and direction setting.

Built-in benefits include acting as an ambassador for the organisation and shaping its future.

We encourage candidates to apply if they have experience in building partnerships, both corporate and government, and developing strategy and building new revenue sources.

Our mission is to provide exceptional care and support to our members, and we believe that this can only be achieved by working together as a team.

Skillset Requirements:

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• Experience in academic policy development and research within the human services and/or not-for-profit sector">
• A record of participation in the non-government and/or human service sectors at a leadership level or above">
• Lived experience and/or representation of certain demographic groups">
• Leadership, vision, and ability to champion Carers NSW's vision">
• An understanding of the principles and practices of effective corporate governance">
• Experience in building partnerships, both corporate and government">
• Developing strategy and building new revenue sources">

Eligibility Criteria:

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• Demonstrated experience in academic policy development and research within the human services and/or not-for-profit sector">
• A record of participation in the non-government and/or human service sectors at a leadership level or above">
• Lived experience and/or representation of certain demographic groups">
• Leadership, vision, and ability to champion Carers NSW's vision">

Benefits:

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• Acting as an ambassador for the organisation and shaping its future">
• Building relationships with stakeholders and partners">
• Developing strategy and building new revenue sources">

Contact Information:

Please submit your application, including your contact details, a short biography/curriculum vitae, an outline of why you wish to be considered for appointment as a Director, and a summary of other skills, competencies and/or experience that you have.

We look forward to receiving your application.