Description:
CASPA SERVICES LTD - POSITION VACANCY - Director - Non Executive - Paid role
CASPA is looking for engaged and experienced Directors to join our Board and support our mission to help children, young people, families and people with disabilities in regional Australia feel connected to their communities, with access to support, resources and opportunities to thrive.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role will require
- Attendance at a minimum of 7 Board meetings a year. either face to face or online
- Participation in at least one Board sub-committee, which meets as required (usually 4-5 meetings per year)
- Attendance in person at an annual strategy workshop located in the Northern Rivers of NSW.
Successful candidates will be expected to have a working knowledge of the regulatory and compliance requirements of a Board role and preferably members of AICD.
CASPA is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate substantial experience, expertise or qualification in one or more of the following subject areas:
- Financial management and accounting
- Business Acumen and strategic management
- AICD accreditation and experience in the role of Chair
- Risk Management and assurance
Applicants with networks related to philanthropic investment, impact investing, notable sponsorship relationships etc will be highly regarded.
We are looking for Directors based anywhere in Australia but preferably in areas of our current operation being in the Northern Territory, North Queensland and Northern NSW.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types, we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 650+ employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.
If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
CASPA is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
We are seeking to employ those who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individual's needs and wants, while aligning with our values: 'Inspiring People to Thrive'
Mandatory - Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and NSW Working with Children (for volunteer status) checks are required.
Attendance at Board meetings is paid.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or the Seek Website before the advertising closure date of Sunday 10 May 2025.
Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role through addressing the specific criteria and why you are interested in this role.
Enquiries may also be addressed to the Board Chair, Nicolas Harrison FAICD; FGIA: ****@harrisonlaw.com.au or to the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Board, Sam Adams: *********@caspa.org.au