THE ORGANISATION

Since our formation in 2013 our mission has been to provide high quality, person-centred care for older people and people living with disability. As an employee-owned co-operative, our aim is to provide sustainable, person-centred employment for our employees and members.

We are dedicated to working with vulnerable people and making sure that they don’t slip through the cracks. The Co-operative Life (TCL) supports individuals living with disability, and the ageing community to lead meaningful lives through capacity building, employing experienced staff, and by responding to their goals and needs.

We operate in Greater Sydney and New England Regions with approximately 90 employees. We are a registered NDIS Service Provider and My Aged Care provider.

Objectives

The objectives of TCL are to provide frail or aged people and people living with physical, developmental or psycho-social disability with: best-practice in-home care and community services; and access to other care, therapeutic and allied cultural or social services. The co-operative will also undertake activities that are incidental or ancillary to its objects including providing a secure and supportive workplace and training opportunities for workers engaged in the delivery of the co-operative’s services.

Goals

• A better workplace for all with quality training, committees, self-directed teams, improved communications, and member benefits
• To sustainably grow by expanding our networks with community, government, and service providers, and improving our marketing and communications
• Increased customer satisfaction with deeper relationships, greater customer capacity and improved and expanded service delivery
• A best-practice compliance and policy framework with strong, safe, and effective practice. In all our activities, we will nurture and strengthen our caring and supportive co-operative culture

Core Values

• Self-help
• Self-responsibility
• Democracy
• Equality
• Equity
• Solidarity

THE OPPORTUNITY

An exciting opportunity exists to be part of The Co-operative Life. We are seeking a voluntary Board Member with skills and qualifications in financial management and accounting to undertake the role of Treasurer. The Board of Directors meet bi-monthly on a Tuesday evening

SELECTION CRITERIA

Ideal candidates will have:

• Qualifications and experience in Accounting / Financial Management
• An understanding of and / or experience in the disability sector
• A strong commitment to collaborative decision making
• Effective communication skills
• Experience in corporate governance in the context of a not-for-profit organisation

In addition, we are looking for a candidate with skills and experience in, one or more of the following areas:

• Risk and compliance
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Human resources
• Organisational development
• Community engagement
• Information technology

COMMITMENT REQUIRED

The Board currently meets in Ultimo every second month, on Tuesday evenings. The minimum time commitment of up to 5 hours per month, which includes preparation for and attendance at Board meetings, and providing financial advice for the Finance Director.

Board members are expected to demonstrate their commitment to the organisation by attending all meetings.

Our volunteer Board plays a crucial governance role in the organisation and Directors are appointed for a minimum of one year.

Please note that financial membership of the organisation ($20 one off payment) is a prerequisite to joining the Board.

Successful applicants for positions at The Co-operative Life are subject to Police Checks.

Applicants are asked to apply by clicking "Apply Now".

Please direct any questions to Julaine Stephenson (Board Member) on 0468 414 754 or [email protected] using the subject line: Treasurer - Voluntary enquiry via EthicalJobs.

TCL welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural background and people who are LGBTIQ.