Organisation : CASS Care Limited
Location : Australia
Time required : Week
Duration of project : Board terms are for 12 months (renewable, subject to the Society’s Board approval) from the date of the AGM. The next AGM will be held in November 2024. Terms are renewable, subject to the Society’s Board approval.
Skill area : Board & Committee Members, Community Services, HR & Employment Services, Information & Communication Technology, Journalism & PR, Legal, Marketing, Media & Communications
Sector : Children, Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Support Services, Disabilities, Families
About the role
THE ROLE
This is a volunteer position. CASS is seeking candidates to join our board who has a clear understanding of the role of a Board member, at least five work/board experience in local not-for-profit sectors, and demonstrated commitment to overseeing quality care services for multicultural communities.
CASS is looking for candidates with one or more of the following essential skill sets:
- Leadership skills in the local not-for-profit sector
- Legal
- Risk management
- Strategic Planning
- Aged Care Services management
- Disability Services management
- Child Care Services management
- Public relations/marketing
- Technology/IT
- Construction/engineering
- Corporate/clinical governance
- Human resources management
We value diversity on our board. Women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, young people, and disabled people are encouraged to apply.
A more detailed Information Package is available upon request.
TIME COMMITMENT
Board members are expected to attend monthly board meetings and to read board materials in advance of meetings to enable active participation. Board meetings are often held on weekend daytime. Face-to-face attendance at meetings is preferable, with online participation as a secondary option. Board members will also responsibly represent CASS in the community and advocate for CASS mission, programs and services as appropriate.
DURATION OF ROLE
Board terms are for 12 months (renewable, subject to the Society’s Board approval) from the date of the AGM. The next AGM will be held in November 2024. Terms are renewable, subject to the Society’s Board approval.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee will assess applications on the criteria listed. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and scheduled interviews. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About the organisation
CASS, our brand name, is a not-for-profit multicultural social and welfare services provider. We are comprised of several registered charities and our first entity was formed in 1981. CASS provides a wide range of community services, including home aging support, residential aged care, child care disability, vocational training, settlement assistance, health, and etc, tailored to meet the needs of multicultural communities like Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Indonesian, as well as the broader public. Our services cover a wide geographical area including Metropolitan Sydney, Wollongong, and expanding in Victoria! We are a company limited by guarantee, a Public Benevolent Institution and an approved provider for aged care, NDIS, child care and settlement services.
Our mission and vision are – to provide high quality services for people of all ages, from new born to late life – always the first choice of service users and their family members
Our purpose is - to dedicate to serve the community.
How to apply
Applications in writing providing detailed resume, responses to the above requirements are to be forwarded to: Ms. Kitty Leong, Senior Executive Officer/Corporate Affairs, CASS Care Ltd, 44-50 Sixth Avenue, Campsie NSW 2194 or via email to kitty_leong@cass.org.au
For enquiries on the position, please contact Ms. Kitty Leong, Senior Executive Officer/Corporate Affairs, on (02) 9789 4587 ext. 1116 or email to kitty_leong@cass.org.au
The application will close on 31 August 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
Please quote in application: Board Member (Voluntary) via Pro Bono Australia.
