Board Directors – Community Options Australia Inc.

As part of ongoing succession planning, the Governance Committee is currently seeking applications to fill two Board Director vacancies which will commence after the AGM in late November.

Board Directors are expected to have the following attributes:
• Expertise in governance
• Organisational strategy
• Financial oversight
• Business transformation and development
• Understanding of customer orientation
• Marketing and digital knowledge
• Understanding of and passion for the community care sector
• Understanding of sector changes and introduction of NDIS and My Aged Care

The successful candidates will be required to join either the Risk and Finance Committee or the Governance Committee. Successful candidates will also need to be a willing team player, with the time and energy required to fully and thoughtfully commit to their role.

The Board usually holds six Sydney face-to-face (half-day) and six teleconference (90 minute) meetings per year, along with a strategy day and occasional out of session teleconferences. The role is a voluntary commitment, with expenses for travel, accommodation and approved training reimbursed.

The Board and staff of Community Options Australia believes and is committed to diversity. This includes creating a team which comprises gender, sexual and cultural diversity, as well as diversity of thought. Community Options Australia strongly encourages applications from Australia’s diverse communities.