Organisation : Travellers Aid Australia
Location : Victoria (Melbourne)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities, Health – General
Application closing date : 31 May, 2016
About the organisation
About the role
Travellers Aid Australia is a not for profit organisation and has been in operation since 1916. We are well known in the social services, public transport and disability sectors for our knowledge and expertise in travel related issues, for those in need.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a potential member with a strong understanding of the community and social services background to sit on our Board of Directors and or/ a sub-committee.
The responsibilities of the role may include contributing to:
The development and implementation of Travellers Aid Australia’s financial, and business development strategies;
The organisation’s risk management process;
Policy and service delivery oversight;
The fundraising and marketing plans and strategies.
Person Specification:
High standards of professionalism, integrity and objectivity;
Empathy with and a strong interest in the role that Travellers Aid plays;
A confident and adaptable individual with the ability to support Board members and Staff as well as Strategy Development and Business Planning.
Directors with expertise in one or more of the following skills are encouraged to register their interest:
Exposure to fundraising in the not for profit sector;
An understanding of social services and, especially, NDIS, skills and networks in the disability / social welfare / community support areas;
Stakeholder engagement and partnership development
Business development and an understanding of business drivers
A strong understanding of financial management and Budget oversight;
The time commitment may include attending Board Meetings every second month, attending the Annual General Meeting and contributing to a monthly or bi monthly sub-committee meeting.
This appointment is subject to the successful outcome of professional references, a Police Check and Working With Children Check.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Board Member and / or Committee Member via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities, #Health_–_General