Chairperson Of The Board Join Riding For The Disabled Association

CHAIRPERSON of the Board Join Riding for the Disabled Association (Tasmania) Inc. Riding for the Disabled Assoc. of Tasmania Inc – Tasmania The role Chairperson of the Board As Chairperson, you will : Provide leadership of the Board, working closely with the Executive Officer and the stakeholders to shape and advance strategic goals Chair Board meetings, set agendas, drive effective governance and foster a high-performing Board culture Ensure the organisation stays true to its mission, has robust governance frameworks, and meets regulatory, financial and legal requirements Act as ambassador : Represent the organisation in the community, with stakeholders, donors and partners Maintain and strengthen relationships with RDA Australia and other regional bodies Mentor and support fellow Board members, fostering their engagement and commitment Lead the Boards forward-looking agenda: growth, innovation, sustainability and enhanced service delivery We are looking for someone who : Has business or community leadership experience and is confident leading a team of diverse Board members Demonstrates strategic thinking, strong governance understanding and a commitment to excellence Has professional skills and experience within areas such as strategy, legal, governance, finance, marketing, business, human resources, health and safety, community and stakeholder engagement and risk management, among others. Has excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills Values inclusion, disability leadership and empowering people with disability Is available for regular Board meetings and willing to invest time in supporting the role of Chair over a 3-year term (or as determined) (Desirable) Has not-for-profit Board experience, or a strong interest in the disability, equestrian or community services sectors Experience in a community or organisational leadership position is desirable but not essential Experience in the equestrian context is desirable but not essential What you'll get : A meaningful opportunity to lead an organisation making real impact in Tasmanian communities The chance to shape strategic direction, make key decisions and influence positive change Connection with a passionate team of volunteers, staff and stakeholders The satisfaction of strengthening governance, sustainability and service delivery within a community‑focussed organisation Eligibility for Board membership : (Requirement to become a) Financial member of the RDAT. Registration to Work with Vulnerable People with NDIS endorsed activity. Completion of the on‑line / eLearning NDIS Workers Orientation Module. Completion of the on‑line Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction training course. Completion of SIA on‑line National Integrity Framework training course. Completion of SIA on‑line Safeguarding Recruitment & Screening training course. Residing in Tasmania. How to express interest To express interest, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the Chairperson role to the RDAT Executive Officer by 6th January Claudia Nevah - Executive Officer George Grover - Board Member We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, those with lived experience of disability services, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Online or Remote Category : Disability Services Commitment : Regular - more than 6 months Type Of Work : Governance, Boards & Committees Time Required Attend Board meeting every six weeks, usually Teams online (two hours approximately - usually on a Monday night, but this can be flexible to suit all Board Members). Email and phone contacts outside this time, approximately 2 - 3 hours a week, can be more on occasion. Required attendance at Annual General Meeting in September. Desired attendance at special events such as fundraising events or other functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr