About the organisation
About Playgroup SA
Playgroup SA is an incorporated association committed to helping all South Australian families discover the benefits of play for children’s development. Playgroup SA is a not-for-profit organisation funded by government and philanthropic grants, membership, and fundraising
Annually over 2,000 family members attend more than 190 playgroups across South Australia, including rural and regional communities. Playgroup SA offers practical, professional advice and support, training and development including additional needs services, broad insurance coverage, play resources and playgroup workshops among other services.
Playgroup SA has achieved a significant transition, balancing its cottage industry heritage of over 45 years with a powerful new and more authoritative business identity. We are now recognised as an invaluable strategic asset for a new extended stakeholder, partner, and benefactor network. Our objective is to nurture young children, support and connect families, and build stronger communities through high quality playgroups across the state.
In February 2023 Playgroup SA achieved certification through external assessment with the Australian Service Excellent Standards. “Overall, the ASES assessment of Playgroups SA demonstrated that the organisation has and will likely continue to evolve into an organised, positive and service oriented place of work”
About the role
- Opportunity to share your expertise with a key organisation dedicated to connecting families and communities to raise children through play.
- Applications particularly welcome from highly experienced professionals with a governance / not for profit background
- Remuneration: Expenses paid, including on-going professional development
About the Opportunity
Playgroup SA is seeking to appoint Non-Executive Directors to their established governing Board. This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join a passionate team on a voluntary basis and help develop and shape an exciting future for the playgroup movement in South Australia.
Essential skills include the ability to think and influence strategically and a capacity to work collaboratively with other Board members and with the CEO and their team. Importantly, the successful candidates will demonstrate a clear understanding of and passion for the work that playgroups do for children, families, and the broader community. A commitment to the strategic vision and values of Playgroup SA, as well as knowledge of not-for-profit and the community services sectors is required. An AICD qualification would be highly regarded.
Appointments will be made based upon the need to ensure that there is an appropriate mix of skills, experience, and diversity on the Board. While the Board currently boasts a diverse range of experience, we are ideally seeking skills, abilities, and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Corporate governance
- Not for profit sector experience
- Law
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering an environment that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.
Those appointed would need to be able to commit the necessary time to satisfactorily meet their responsibilities (estimated time commitment is Board meeting attendance to be held in Adelaide or online approximately once every 6 weeks, as well as the occasional meeting in between and other board and committee work). Travel and professional development expenses will be paid by Playgroup SA.
Applications close Wednesday 14 June 2023.
How to apply
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Please quote in application: Board Member via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children
