Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent or who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to join our Board of Directors as a Director. The person must have a connection to local Aboriginal communities, their culture and be interested in supporting their aspirations and positive outcomes for the future.

The role will be seen as a contribution to growing regional skills in the Aboriginal community as well as increasing the representation and depth of advice on general corporate matters and particularly the cultural appropriateness of Homes North’s policies and practice.

The Board is willing to consider applicants who may have no prior Board experience or who have limited formal qualifications and is seeking someone looking to be part of our governance arrangements to support the ongoing leadership and strategic direction of the company. An appointee without prior Board experience must be willing to participate in appropriate training in board membership related skills.

To succeed in the role you will:

• Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent or Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Have sound knowledge and experience of both the Aboriginal community within the region and an understanding of the effects of housing and homelessness on the community
• A willingness to participate in appropriate training and mentorship in board membership related skills.

The person would ideally be located in the Northern Tablelands or North West of NSW. However participation through remote (online) arrangements with occasional in person attendance at meetings may be considered.

Who we are:

Homes North Community Housing is a not-for-profit organisation serving the New England North West region, with offices located in Armidale, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Inverell, Moree Tamworth and Coledale. Operating for over 30 years, Homes North creates secure, affordable and sensitively managed housing opportunities for low income households, striving for an integrated and inclusive approach to housing for all.

Our vision is that every community member on low-to-moderate income in the New England North West region has a secure place to call home, which they can independently sustain into the foreseeable future. This vision recognises the continuum of housing needs - from emergency and short-term accommodation to address homelessness, through to those who need supported community housing, and who are on long-term pathways toward secure and affordable home ownership. Community members may move in different directions along this continuum as a result of changes to their financial, health and family circumstances.

For further information about Homes North please refer to the latest Annual Report 2021-2022 and Strategic Plan 2021-2024 at https://homesnorth.org/publications/.

How to Apply

To apply for this position you must obtain the Director Information Booklet and address the appropriate application process within the booklet. Please contact Chloe Grace – [email protected] using the subject line: Non-Executive Director (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Specific) - Northern Tablelands / North West enquiry via EthicalJobs to acquire the booklet or with any queries.

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