Applicants from Central Australia encouraged to apply!

Due to the continued growth of Relationships Australia - Northern Territory, we would like to appoint up to 2 Board members from Central Australia to better assist the organisation to support its strategic goals over the coming years.

With the Board approving a new Strategic Plan in January 2024, and with an appetite for growth of services to the communities, the Board has recognised the need for diversity of skills and knowledge.

About you:

Our priority is to seek Directors who may:

• Be located in Central Australia.
• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or multicultural decent.
• Possess a clinical background in counselling, social work or psychology with experience in clinical governance and / or clinical management.
• Possess knowledge and awareness of the social disadvantage issues impacting people of the Northern Territory.
• Demonstrated understanding of legal frameworks and applicable legislation relevant to Boards, Directors and the operation of the Association.
• Have legal/commercial/social enterprise - proven ability to identify and critically evaluate growth opportunities and identify new ways in which the objectives of the Association can be achieved.

Desirable attributes:

The key attributes sought in Board Directors include:

• Experienced director and/or governance qualifications.
• A selection of professional skills encompassing strategy, legal, finance, marketing, human resources, quality, safety, advocacy, risk management, practical and pragmatic approach.
• A strong values alignment and empathy for the work of RA-NT.
• Sound judgement with a good strategic lens and sensitive to the needs of vulnerable members of the community.
• Mix of commercial, government and/or NFP sector skills and experience with an understanding of community development or welfare.
• Knowledge of decision-making and governance processes ideally in a community and/or place-based setting.

Eligibility for Board membership:

• Over the age of 18.
• A member of the Association
• Not disqualified as a Director under Corporations Act or ACNC act.

How to apply:

To nominate for a Board position please send your Professional CV together with a short overview of the value you can bring to the RA-NT Board. Submit your application via the form below. A full Board induction will also be conducted upon your appointment. 

EOI Board Members Package click here.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further prior to applying, please contact:

Vicki Sly - Executive Officer

Phone: 08 8923 4999

[email protected] using the subject line: Board Director enquiry via EthicalJobs.