Independent Board Director

The Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) is seeking to appoint an independent director with marketing and/or legal experience to its board. ADEA is a not for profit organisation working with health professionals, government and the public to reduce the prevalence and impact of diabetes both in Australian and overseas.

The ADEA believes in the rights of people with or at risk of diabetes, their carers and their families to timely access to quality diabetes education and care that meet their individual needs and circumstances throughout the continuum of life and the continuum of diabetes. The ADEA is committed to supporting its members’ efforts to provide evidence – based best practice diabetes education and care to people with or at risk of diabetes, their carers and families. The board is responsible for the overall strategic direction and works with management in setting strategies for the organisation.

The ADEA National Office is based in Canberra, however, our current board of directors are based in different states/territories throughout Australia. Face to face board meetings are conducted quarterly with additional teleconferences held as required. The requirements for the independent director is that the candidate be qualified in marketing and/or legal services.

Appointment term is for 3 years, with the option of a further 1 term. The position is an honorary appointment and will commence immediately.

Information about ADEA is available at http://www.adea.com.au/about-us/. Please click on the following to read the ADEA Constitution and By-Laws.

Applications are invited for the appointment and must be received by providing a CV and Cover Letter outlining your interest by 21 April 2017.