Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 2nd Nov 2022
- Perth > Victoria Park
We are about empowering older people
Our Vision and Purpose: Power, Respect and Informed Choice for older people.
Our Values: Integrity, Empowerment, Social Justice and Equity.
Advocare is an independent, community-based, not-for-profit organisation supporting and protecting the rights of older people in Western Australia. Our services are confidential, free and unbiased.
We empower older people by giving them information and choice so they can make informed decisions and can live the life they want on their terms.
Our services are centred around:
We are a proud member of the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN).
Our voluntary board consists of seven people who come from a wide range of professional backgrounds. We maintain our governance expertise and sustainability in seeking out new board members who have governance experience and qualifications (Australian Institute of Company Directors, Governance Institute of Australia or similar).
We are seeking [two new] Board Members with expertise in the following area(s):
A willingness to chair the Advocare Executive Finance Committee would also be highly regarded.
Previous experience in governance in not for profit organisations will be highly regarded, as would applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
For further information (including the Advocare Incorporated Constitution) about these roles, or to arrange a time to speak with Advocare CEO Louise Forster, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Voluntary Board Members x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.