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Warrah Disability Services & Specialist School
Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment,
Advocacy / Government Relations,
Business Development / Social Enterprise,
Change Management,
Fundraising,
Human Resources,
Law & Legal Services,
Program & Project Management,
Risk Management,
Strategy (Strategic / Succession Planning),
Education
Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in
Targeting:
Females,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors/Retired People
Payment:
Reimbursement of expenses
Skills & Attributes that are highly regarded by Warrah in a director include;
- 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.
- Expertise in the Sector:
- Experience, expertise, leadership, and management in either:
- The education sector in NSW / Australia.
- The not for profit disability sector
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Financial Acumen:
- Understanding of financial management and budgeting for non-profit companies.
- Ability to contribute to fundraising efforts and resource development.
- Diversity and Inclusion:
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Effective Communication Skills:
- Strong communication skills to represent Warrah.
- 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.
- Ethical Integrity:
- High ethical standards and integrity in decision-making and behaviour.
- Adherence to legal and ethical guidelines governing non-profit organisations
- Adaptability:
- Flexibility and openness to adapt to changing circumstances and evolving challenges in the disability and education sectors.
- 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.
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