Organisation : Forsight
Location : Sydney (Silverwater)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Profession : Board & Committee Members, Community Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Healthcare & Medical
Sector : Community Support Services, Health – General
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 1 Jun, 2024
About the organisation
About Us:
As a ‘for-purpose’ organisation providing Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Behaviour Support services to individuals with a range of sensory impairments and additional disabilities, our focus is to create opportunities for our clients to enhance their independence, inclusion, and well-being.
Forsight was established in 1978 by a group of parents and teachers wanting to ensure their children had a pathway to independent living as young adults and beyond. Their mission has expanded to include people with a range of sensory impairments and disabilities, supporting a growing number of clients in homes. The love and dedication of those original parents and teachers remains at the heart of all we do.
With 18 SIL homes across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra, our mission is to provide high-quality care and improve the quality of life for our clients.
About the role
About our Director Roles:
We are seeking to appoint up to two non-executive directors on a voluntary basis, ideally with skills, experience and qualifications working with Government in relation to NDIS and disability services, Disability/Aged Care residential property, and people with disability lived experience.
The Board currently meets six times per year in our Support Office, Silverwater, Sydney, and via MS Teams An anticipated minimum time commitment of up to 5 hours per month is required which includes preparing for and attending Board and Committee Meetings. Directors may also be expected to be a member of one of our various committees that may meet in alternate months.
About You:
You are someone who can demonstrate the ability to make a positive impact to the Forsight Board and the broader organisation, to think laterally and strategically, and to contribute actively to Board discussions and decision making.
You will possess a personal commitment to Forsight’s purpose and values, sound financial and governance knowledge and experience, the ability to work collegially and actively with others, leadership experience and to be able to demonstrate the highest level of personal integrity.
Previous organisational management experience, and governance or Board experience will be highly regarded as will relevant AICD or GIA membership, and/or qualifications.
You must also have the right to be a director in Australia, Unrestricted working rights in Australia, have a Director Identification Number, a current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or a willingness to obtain), and proof of at least three COVID-19 vaccinations (or a willingness to obtain a Covid vaccination).
Contact:
Kim Jones, 0417 091 761, kim.jones@forsight.org.au
How to apply
Please contact Kim Jones, Executive Assistant to the CEO, on kim.jones@forsight.org.au using the subject line: Non-Executive Directors x2 (Voluntary) enquiry via Probono for a copy of the Director Information Pack and details on how to apply.
Forsight is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We value and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require support at any stage of the application process, please let Kim know.
Please quote in application: Non-Executive Directors (Two Voluntary Positions) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Health_–_General
