About Us

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Community Services supports.

We are also a child-safe and child-friendly organisation.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

About the opportunity

CatholicCare is supported by an Advisory Council. The role of the Advisory Council Member – Mission & Identity is to provide advice and recommendations to the Executive Director on broad issues including (but not limited to) Strategic Directions, Risk Management, Operations, Financial Performance and other areas. We are looking for a Volunteer to both join as a member of the Advisory Council and to chair the Mission and Identity Committee which is a sub-committee of the Advisory Council.

The Mission & Identity Sub-Committee assists the Council and Executive Director in sustaining the mission and identity of CatholicCare and ensures its integration in all policies of the organisation, as required. The role provides recommendations for potential social care changes consistent with the CatholicCare mission and identity.

We are seeking for Volunteers who are interested in becoming a valued member of this Council to introduce new ideas and provide a broader base of experience, using accumulated career expertise. By applying for this opportunity, you are committed to the following:

• Keeping up to date with all Council papers.
• Attendance at Advisory Council Meetings (usually 4 per year) and an Annual Strategic Planning Day.
• Experience in the Social and Community Services sector.
• Possible requirement to attend Sub-Committee meetings and Advisory Council initiatives that contribute to the Strategic Direction of CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay.

Please note that the attendance of meetings may be via teleconference when required, however face to face attendance is preferred for majority of meetings that take place. Meetings will be held in Pennant Hills, Sydney.

The Annual Report 2023 is available upon request.

If you are interested in this opportunity to utilise your experience in making a difference in the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you!

To be considered for this opportunity, you will require:

• Appropriate expertise and a willingness to contribute to Advisory Council meetings (skills and experience in or working in a not-for-profit organisation would be highly regarded).
• Understanding of Catholic Social Teachings and Catholic moral theology as they apply to the provision of health and social services in contemporary Australia.
• A positive communication style with outstanding integrity.
• A commitment to Catholic Care’s Core Values of Faith, Respect, Compassion, Excellence, courage and social justice..
• A cleared Working with Children Check and be willing to undertake a National Criminal History Check.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

How to Apply

If you are interested in contributing to the work of CatholicCare through membership of our Advisory Council, please provide a Cover Letter addressing why you would like to be considered for this opportunity as well as your relevant experience indicated in Resume.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!