Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) is looking for a passionate and skilled volunteer director to join with us to end the abuse of older people in Australia.

EAAA is a national, membership based, not for profit organisation founded in 2018 and is a specialist organisation acting to end the abuse and mistreatment of older people. Our vision is a society that respects and values older people and is free from abuse.

Older people are among the most vulnerable of all Australians. As people age, they rely on family, friends, and carers for additional support. But, for many, the experience of ageing is soured by discrimination, ageism, exclusion, and abuse. The National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study found that as many as one in six older Australians experience abuse, with the perpetrators more likely to be someone the older person knows. Whether the abuse be financial, legal, emotional, physical or neglect, much of it remains hidden in families where victims do not know how to seek help.

Older people have the right to be treated fairly, feel safe in their home, and live with dignity and self-determination. EAAA exists to give voice to those older Australians whose safety, rights, dignity and autonomy are diminished by people close to them or in positions of trust.

UPCOMING VACANCIES

EAAA has an opportunity to invest in leadership, improve the board’s skills and experience as well as build gender and cultural diversity on the board with two Appointed Director positions available in this Expression of Interest.

Appointed Directors are chosen by the Elected Directors of the EAAA Board for a term of up to three years.

These positions will form part of EAAA’s succession planning and the board is seeking individuals who believe in human rights and social justice, are highly skilled in their area of expertise and can contribute to the organisation’s strategic priorities.

In particular, and as a priority, the Board recognises the need to increase cultural diversity within the Board (and EAAA more generally) and encourages people from First Nations and cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds to submit an expression of interest.

The Board seeks applications from people who meet the following criteria, skills, and experience in any of the following areas:

• Government relations and/or public relations to build awareness of EAAA and elder abuse within government (both Federal and State / Territory) key stakeholders, and in other spheres of influence.
• Communications and marketing and/or content creation across multiple channels to engage diverse audiences and amplify the reach and impact of EAAA’s work.
• Business transformation to develop opportunities for reputational growth and funding diversity.
• Extensive experience and skills related to corporate governance including finance.
• Knowledge and understanding of the abuse and mistreatment of older people is highly desirable.

EAAA is a national organisation seeking applications from people from any jurisdiction in Australia interested in joining the EAAA Board to fill two Appointed Director vacancies. You will offer, on a voluntary basis, a variety of leadership skills and experience that will support EAAA to grow and influence.

Applicants will be able to demonstrate the ability to contribute to sound governance expertise and have a desire and commitment to improving outcomes and strategic business practices as the organisation develops.

If you are committed to ending the abuse of older Australians and your values align with those of EAAA, we welcome your application.

Should you require further information please contact Co-chair Rebecca Edwards ([email protected]) using the subject line: Board Directors x2 - Australia-wide enquiry via EthicalJobs.

KEY DATES

• Applicants shortlisted by 10 July
• Interviews held by 20 July
• Appointments and notifications to unsuccessful candidates by 24 July

A position description is attached.