Organisation : Community Early Learning Australia (CELA)
Location : Work from home jobs and Hybrid jobs
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Children, Community Development
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 29 Sep, 2023
About the organisation
Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) is the voice for Australia’s early education and care sector. As a peak body, we advocate for quality education and care for all Australian children. We provide expert support and guidance for over 1,800 members employing more than 27,000 educators and teachers nationally.
Our mission is to:
- Deliver effective and expert support for our members, enabling them to deliver quality early education and care for all Australia’s children.
- Influence policy makers and government by amplifying the voices of community based and small providers.
- Promote the value and importance of community based early education.
About the role
We are seeking to gain the services of 3 new Board members to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join a passionate group on a voluntary basis, and help develop and shape an exciting future for our sector.
Essential competencies include the ability to think and influence strategically, financial literacy, an understanding of best practice corporate governance and a capacity to work collaboratively with other Board members and the CEO. Most importantly, the successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the strategic vision and values of CELA, as well as knowledge of early education and the community services sector nationally. 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 specifically seeking skills, abilities and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Finance and Accounting
- Risk management and Compliance
- Contemporary Corporate Governance
- Law
- Marketing and Communications
- Human Resources Management
Those appointed would need to be able to commit the necessary time to satisfactorily meet their responsibilities (estimated time commitment is 16-20 days per annum, and potential committee work). Travel and professional development expenses will be paid by CELA.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Board Members via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Development
