Board Director

Carers NSW is the peak non-government organisation for carers in NSW, part of the National Carer Network and a member of Carers Australia. The organisation has an exclusive focus on supporting and advocating for all carers regardless of their age, location, life-stage or circumstances. This includes those caring for family members and/or friends who may be living with disability, mental illness, health related and/or chronic conditions, drug and alcohol related issues, and those who may be frail due to ageing.

Carers NSW is a not-for-profit registered charity and company limited by guarantee. The organisation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (Cth). The Board oversees the activities of Carers NSW and draws on the expertise and insights of Directors to achieve its strategic priorities.

Carers NSW is seeking applications from individuals who have a commitment to excellence and a desire to contribute to effective governance. Successful applicants will bring alignment with the purpose of the organisation and have capacity to devote time and energy to the position of a Board Director.

Board Activities

Board activities include strategic planning, Board development and reviewing financial planning and performance. Meetings are held at least six times a year on the last Thursday of every second month and usually last from three to four hours. In addition, Board workshops may be scheduled from time to time as required. There is also the opportunity for Directors to serve on Board committees and working groups.

Directors are appointed as individuals, not as nominees or representatives of organisations or a particular sector. They are not remunerated but their reasonable expenses may be covered.

Eligibility Criteria

The Carers NSW Board has determined that applications to fill Appointed Director vacancies for 2023 must meet:

• one or more of the following Eligibility Criteria:
  • experience in Accounting and Finance at a Senior/Executive level
  • experience in Technology/Technology Consulting at a Senior/Executive level
  • a record of participation in the non-government and/or human service sectors at a leadership level or above;
• possess one or more of the following general skills, competencies and/or experience:
  • lived experience and/or representative of the following demographic groups; carers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, live rurally/regionally, young person (18-25 years), or from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
  • leadership, vision and ability to champion Carers NSW’ vision
  • an understanding of the principles and practices of effective corporate governance including strategic planning and direction setting

• • experience in developing strategy and building new revenue sources
  • experience in building partnerships, both corporate and government

In addition to these specific Eligibility Criteria, an applicant is eligible for appointment who;

1. is at least 18 years of age
2. is not bankrupt or in financial insolvency
3. is not an employee of or in receipt of fees from Carers NSW
4. has not been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty as per section 46.1(i) of the Carers NSW Constitution, and
5. is not ineligible to be a Director under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (Cth).

Eligible applicants will also be required to undertake a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and hold a current Director ID.