06 Aug
|
Children by Choice
|
Gold Coast
06 Aug
Children by Choice
Gold Coast
Job description
Financial Expertise Required
We are a vibrant, pro-choice, feminist organisation with big ambitions.
We'd love you to join us as a volunteer General Member of our Management Committee!
About Us
Children by Choice is a key advocacy group recognised nationally and internationally for our reproductive and sexual health work.
We offer Queensland-wide counselling, deliver educational sessions, and train healthcare professionals.
We also advocate for policy improvements to enhance reproductive health access.
You'll help strategically guide our organisation, where we provide comprehensive counselling, information, and education on all pregnancy options, including abortion, adoption, and parenting.
This role will allow you to give back meaningfully to the community by focusing in on reproductive justice and gender equality.
It's also a great role to develop organisational management skills or share your extensive experience and networks to really make a difference.
It is a genuine requirement of this position that the Management Committee Board member is a woman as per the exemption granted to Children by Choice by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.
[Children by Choice Association Inc. is exempt from the operations of sections 14, 15, 15A, 124, and 127 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** in relation to attribute in s 7(a).]
Skills and Expertise
We seek candidates with experience in:
Financial and Risk Management
HR/Organisational Management (NFP organisations)
Communications/Marketing/Fundraising/Creativity
Social Work / Community Work / Campaign and Advocacy
Audit/Compliance/ Governance / Law
Lived experience, in particular we welcome applicants who are First Nations, LGBTQIA+, young people, and/or live with a disability.
Organisational Environment- Our elected Management Committee governs and advises on strategic matters, meeting monthly,
with sub-committees every 1-2 months.
Role and Responsibilities
As a member, you will:
Consider, debate, and vote on issues.
Comply with organisational rules and policies.
Undertake induction and training.
Review strategic plans and financial systems.
Attend meetings and contribute to discussions.
Promote the organisation and participate in fundraising.
Collaborate with team members to foster a positive culture.
Operate within a feminist framework.
Stay informed on best practices and participate in skill development.
why join us?
Make an impact on reproductive health services, work in a diverse environment, and collaborate with passionate professionals.
Reach out and ask us questions too!
We'd love to hear about what drives you to want to give back.
You can get in touch at ****** using the subject line:Volunteer Management Committee Member (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.
next steps
Please submit your application via the "Apply Now" link below.
Under the Child Safety Act **** applicants must demonstrate that they are eligible for a Blue Card and provide at least two references upon application.
Children by Choice embraces a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Our service values diversity and acknowledges that inclusive spacesgenerate creativity and innovation in perspective and problem solving while producing more sustainable and effective outcomes.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from the LGBTIQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Children by Choice is committed to child safety and wellbeing.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse and welcome applications from people who share our values.
Our service values diversity and acknowledges that inclusive spaces generate creativity and innovation in perspective and problem solving while producing more sustainable and effective outcomes.
📌 Volunteer Management Committee Member (Voluntary) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Children by Choice
📍 Gold Coast