Do you have strategic-based business acumen and a genuine interest in the community services industry and social justice?

TasCOSS is seeking to fill elected Director positions on the TasCOSS Board. This is undertaken in accordance with Part III, Section 9 of the TasCOSS Constitution.

This is an opportunity for individuals committed to the Mission, Vision and Values of TasCOSS with a record of board leadership. Directors will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy or the community services industry.

Applications are invited from candidates who meet the essential skills and expertise, and personal attributes. For more information about the role, selection criteria and a position description, please visit the TasCOSS website and download the TasCOSS Board Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 585KB).

Please submit your application in written form (no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria to the Public Officer, Adrienne Picone, via the 'Apply Now' button no later than the closing date.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, you can contact Georgie Ibbott, TasCOSS Board President, via the contact details included in the TasCOSS Board Applicant Information Pack.

Position summary:

TasCOSS are looking for Directors with the following skills sets:

• Legal and regulatory;
• Financial management, accounting and audit;
• Council of Social Service (COSS) or community services peak body; and/or
• Current community services industry knowledge and experience.

In addition to the alignment to the TasCOSS Mission, Vision and Values and a genuine interest in the community services industry and social justice, ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

1. Extensive professional experience and achievements in business, government, philanthropy or the community services industry.
2. A commitment to and understanding of TasCOSS’s stakeholders, preferably based on experience.
3. Deft diplomatic skills and demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and build consensus among diverse groups and individuals.
4. Personal qualities of integrity and credibility, and a commitment to improving the lives of Tasmanians living in poverty or experiencing disadvantage.
5. Skills and experience in legal and regulatory; financial management, accounting and audit; Council of Social Service (COSS) or community services peak body; and/or current community services industry knowledge and experience.