The Community Leader, under the guidance of the Board and with the support and supervision of the National Leader and Board Chairperson, is responsible for:

• Providing leadership to the L’Arche Community, ensuring alignment with the L’Arche Identity, Mission and the Charter while upholding its governance principles.
• Overseeing the Community's operations to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.
• Embodying the role of Community Leader by fostering an inclusive faith-based environment and facilitating community events.

Essential Selection Criteria

• An understanding of and commitment to the L’Arche Identity, Mission and Charter or a willingness to develop an understanding.
• A lived experience of spirituality and a willingness to uphold the faith traditions of the community.
• A demonstrated commitment to the L’Arche model of community life or a willingness to commit to living the role of Community Leader.
• An understanding of and ability to promote the valued place in society of people with intellectual disabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills in leading a community organisation in the disability sector.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to show respect, trust, openness, inclusion, and unity.
• NDIS Workers Screening.

A position description is attached.