Ordinary board member
Advertised by Volunteering Tasmania
Worker Assist Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and values-driven people who are interested in joining our Committee of Management as an ordinary Board member.
This voluntary role provides an opportunity to contribute to the governance, strategic direction and long-term sustainability of a specialist service that supports injured workers throughout Tasmania.
About the role Ordinary Board members work collectively with other members of the Committee of Management to provide governance oversight, support sound decision-making and help ensure Worker Assist Tasmania continues to meet its purpose and obligations.
Board members are expected to act in the best interests of the organisation, participate actively in meetings, contribute constructively to discussion and uphold the values of access to justice, fairness, independence and respect.
Skills and experience We welcome interest from people with a range of backgrounds and experience. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who can contribute one or more of the following: • governance, risk or compliance experience • financial, accounting or audit skills • legal, workers compensation, workplace relations or community legal sector experience • community sector, health, social services or advocacy experience • strategic planning, communications, fundraising or organisational development skills • lived experience relevant to injured workers, vulnerable workers or access to justice • strong connections with Tasmanian communities, including regional communities.
Prior Board or governance experience is welcome but not essential. We are looking for people who are thoughtful, collaborative, ethical and committed to supporting positive outcomes for Tasmanian workers.
Time commitment The Committee of Management meets four times a year, with additional time required to read papers, contribute to decisions and participate in occasional governance or strategic activities. The role is voluntary.
Commitment to inclusion Worker Assist Tasmania values diversity and inclusion. We encourage expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people with lived experience, people from regional communities and others who bring diverse perspectives to governance.