AddressAbout Alkira Disability Services Ltd
Alkira Disability Services has been delivering support to people with intellectual disability for over 70 years in the Eastern region of Melbourne.
Alkira’s service philosophy is based on recognising, fostering and celebrating each person’s individuality, which in turn informs the way supports are provided to support their participation in community life with all the associated rights and responsibilities. Social justice and human rights principles of access and equity underpin our values and actions.
Alkira is a registered NDIS provider, delivering direct (1:1 and group) support, residential services, educational support, employment support and social enterprises (to name a few). All services are currently delivered from within Whitehorse area.
In late 2023, Alkira migrated to become a Company Limited by Guarantee. A new Chair was appointed, Peter Holdsworth, who has a focus on ensuring governance structures and capabilities are in place to realise the objectives outlined in the 2023-2026 Strategy, while also overseeing the management of risks and opportunities. As part of that work, new governance skills have been identified as needed for Alkira to be successful.
See also www.alkira.org.au
About the rewards
This role is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of over 250 adults with intellectual disability, and the 240+ staff who support them and includes opportunities for professional development as a Board Director. This is a non-remunerated role.
About the roles
- Alkira is looking for several new board members.
- Ideal candidate(s) will have:
- Previous board experience and
- A genuine interest in the work of Alkira and
- Capacity to attend meetings, committees and other Alkira events as needed and
- Specific skills and experience relating to either:
- property development, major projects and/or project management; or
- clinical care and practice governance; or
- NDIS specific deep knowledge and expertise.
Alkira supplies Board Directors with a Deed of Indemnity and Directors Insurance.
There are 8 board meetings scheduled for 2024, plus committee meetings. Board meetings are held after-hours (7-9pm). Board supports attendance in person or online. Each board member is on at least 1 board Committee.
Board positions are voluntary/not remunerated.
Board directors are required to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Identification number.
Aboutour Governance
Currently, three board committees support the work of the board:
Finance, Risk, Investment and Property Committee
Marketing and Fundraising Committee
People, Culture and Governance Committee
Committees generally meet 3 or 4 times a year.
For further information about this role and Alkira's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan please copy and paste this into your browser https://alkira.org.au/work-with-us/
Application Process
Submit an EOI, including resume to: *****@alkira.org.au by Friday 31 May 2024.
If you’d like to discuss this opportunity further with the Chairperson (Peter Holdsworth) or Deputy Chair (Lucinda Nolan), contact *****@alkira.org.au
For further information about Alkira, contact Julia Canty-Waldron,
CEO, 0418 359 ***
Depending upon level of interest, information sessions may be held in June 2024.
