Organisation : Workways Australia Limited
Location : VIC Regional (Bairnsdale)
Work type : Various
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities, Employment Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $20,000
Application closing date : 11 Oct, 2019
About the organisation
Workways Australia Ltd is a not-for-profit charitable organisation. It was established in 1989 for the principal purpose of promoting the relief of poverty, distress, distress or misfortune of individuals who are experiencing long term unemployment and other significant social disadvantages by providing programs to assist them obtain and retain employment, or to proceed to further education and training. With its head office in Bairnsdale, the organisation is a provider of employment services, disability employment services and complementary programs in Victoria, ACT, NSW and Queensland.
About the role
Applicants for director positions are required to have a range of competencies related to the skills identified by the Board, and personal attributes that would enable an effective contribution to the duties and obligations of the Board. A strong understanding of corporate governance including legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities is essential. Workways Australia Ltd directors also serve on the Board’s Controlled Entities: Envite Inc; and Workways Australia Services Pty Ltd. Non-Executive directors need to demonstrate strong diplomatic skills and personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a passion for making a difference.
Directors are required to:
- Become a Member of Workways Australia Ltd.
- Complete a Declaration that they are eligible to serve as a company director.
- Complete a National Police History Check.
Please review the Board Director Role Statement and Workways’ Annual Report.
To apply, complete a Nomination and Declaration Form, and attach a CV (maximum four pages). These documents, along with other information about the organisation, are available on our website: www.workways.com.au
Please submit your application to the Executive Assistant to the Board – cblandford@workways.com.au by close of business on 11 October 2019.
General enquiries to Carol Blandford, 0439 378712.
Please note interviews will be held in Bairnsdale on 22 October 2019.
Downloads – from Workways Australia Website:
- Nomination and Declaration form
- Board Director Role Statement
- Workways Australia Ltd Annual Report 2018
- Workways Constitution 2016
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Non-Executive Director via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities, #Employment_Services