Volunteer - Community Advisory Committee

• 3 Year Term (Initial 12-month Term)
• Ballarat CBD
• Voluntary Position

Our opportunity

Are you passionate about guiding positive change for children, families and individuals in the Central Highlands region? Join Cafs, a values-driven organisation as a Community Advisory Committee Member. This voluntary role contributes to the quality governance of Cafs. As a Community Advisory Committee Member, you will participate in regular evaluation and monitoring of performance to inform improvement and present your perspective to help inform quality and safe services.

About you

We are looking for a motivated, values-driven individuals who reflect the diversity of the community, can demonstrate their ability to perform a representational role and contribute positively to projects.

Skills & Attributes we’re looking for:

·         Team Building

o    listen to and build on the ideas of others

o    demonstrate respect for the opinions of others

o    put the good of the Committee above personal needs

o    encourage the resolution of conflict

o    help establish shared goals

·         Flexibility

o    be open and adaptable to new ideas and ways of doing things

o    recognize the merits of different options and act appropriately

·         Interpersonal skills

o    respect individuals right to privacy

o    adhere to Cafs privacy policies

o    relate well to and build rapport with people at all levels

o    listen to and assimilate information from others

o    use diplomacy and tact

o    present information in a manner appropriate to the purpose and target audience

Our Organisation

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is an independent community service organisation based in Ballarat for over 160 years. We provide over 50 programs across a range of service areas providing care for clients within communities across the central highland region. Our practice is underpinned by our preferred model of care Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TBRI) with our organisational values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, Kindness and Integrity at the forefront of everything we do.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you, to find out more about this opportunity you can:

·         Scroll down and find the Community Advisory Committee Information Kit and Terms of Reference attached

·         Contact Kathy Uhlik, Executive Services Lead on 03 5337 3333 or via email at Executive.Services@cafs.org.au

Our commitment

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from all people, especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Want to apply?

To begin your application please follow these steps:

1. Carefully read the Community Advisory Committee Information Kit and Terms of Reference (attached below)
2. Prepare your Resume
3. Download and complete the Application Form - Cafs Community Advisory Committee Representative - Note: Please upload this as your Cover Letter
4. Review our privacy statement (below this Advertisement) and tick the box to acknowledge your understanding and acceptance
5. Click Next

Appointments to the position will be subject to satisfactory Police, Working with Children and Reference Checks.