Express an Interest

Targeting:
Females, People with Disabilities, Seniors/Retired People

Skills & Attributes that are highly regarded by Warrah in a director include;

1. A passion for the Warrah, People with intellectual disability and our service streams.
   • Genuine commitment to the mission and values of Warrah.
   • Empathy for the challenges faced by individuals with intellectual disabilities in schools and as they head out and live their lives beyond.
2. Expertise in the Sector:
   • Experience, expertise, leadership, and management in either:
1. The education sector in NSW / Australia.
2. The not for profit disability sector

3. Strategic Vision:
   • Ability to think strategically and contribute to the long-term vision and planning of Warrah.
   • Willingness to challenge the status quo and explore innovative solutions to address the needs of our community.
4. Leadership Skills:
   • Leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
   • Effective decision-making skills and the capacity to guide Warrah toward its goals.
5. Networking Abilities:
   • Connections within the disability and/ or education sectors, able to build partnerships and collaborations.
   • Access to resources and networks that could benefit Warrah, philanthropic, expertise or other in kind/ pro bono support.
6. Financial Acumen:
   • Understanding of financial management and budgeting for non-profit companies.
   • Ability to contribute to fundraising efforts and resource development.
7. Diversity and Inclusion:
   • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
8. Effective Communication Skills:
   • Strong communication skills to represent Warrah.
9. Team Player:
   • Ability to work collaboratively with other board members, staff, and stake-holders.
   • Willingness to actively participate in board meetings, committees, and our festivals and community activities.
10. Ethical Integrity:
    • High ethical standards and integrity in decision-making and behaviour.
    • Adherence to legal and ethical guidelines governing non-profit organisations
11. Adaptability:
    • Flexibility and openness to adapt to changing circumstances and evolving challenges in the disability and education sectors.
12. Problem-Solving Skills:
    • Capacity to analyse complex issues and contribute to effective problem-solving.
    • Willingness to engage in constructive discussions and find solutions that benefit the Warrah community as a whole.