LAAS Disability Support Services Board Director Membership
Join us in our mission to provide supports and opportunities that enrich, empower and enable people with disability to be more independent and achieve their full potential.
About us
LAAS is a person-centred disability support provider who is devoted to providing our clients with caring and creative support services enabling them to pursue new opportunities and engage more in community. For almost 40 years, Lifestyle Assistance and Accommodation Service (LAAS) inc. has delivered individualised disability support services across the Riverland, and fought for the rights of people with disability, tearing down barriers so that everyone has the opportunity to participate in community and be a valued and contributing member of our society.
Our vision is to see our clients better served by innovative and person-focused opportunities and services that support them to live independently and participate more richly in community.
Support we offer
* Supported Independent Living
* Community Participation
* Capacity Building
* Day Options (group and individualised programs)
* Short-term and medium-term accommodation
Our Board
The Board of Directors sets the organisation's strategic direction, ensuring governance, compliance, and alignment with our values: collaboration, innovation, inclusion, flexibility and opportunity. Appointments are for fixed terms, with a modest stipend. The Board meets regularly to fulfil its governance responsibilities, typically at least ten (10) times per year, with additional meetings convened as required. Meetings may be held in person, online, or in a hybrid format to support accessibility, participation, and efficiency.
Who We're Looking For
Do you share our values? Do you have relevant professional and governance experience and want to give back to community? We want to hear from you.
As a Board member, you will contribute to an organisation that empowers South Australians with disability. You will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of LAAS, ensuring strong governance, alignment with organisational values and ongoing sustainability.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in:
* Finance (with a strong background in accounting)
* Governance and compliance
* Legal/Industrial law and HR
* Strategic thinking and organisational leadership
* Lived experience with disability or as a family/carer
* Clinical expertise in disability, health or allied services
What we offer:
* An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the disability sector
* A collaborative and values-driven Board environment
* Professional development in governance and leadership
* A modest stipend to thank you for your time and contribution
LAAS values the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse board brings to our organisation. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and gender diverse people.
Interested?
To apply, please send a brief cover letter (outlining your relevant experience and motivation) AND your resume to: Linda White, Recruiter, Whole People: by March 20th.
For more information on LAAS, please visit: https://www.laas.com.au/
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