Constituent Board Member Support Officer

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Constituent Board Member Support Officer


Job Description

CLA is currently recruiting for a Constituent Board Member Support Officer.

This casual role involves helping members prepare for meetings, understand Board papers, ask questions, follow discussions, and share their own views. The role is about supporting people’s decision making — not making decisions for them.

About CLA
Community Living Association is a Brisbane-based not-for-profit organisation supporting people with cognitive and learning disabilities, young people, families and communities. CLA works alongside people to build inclusion, connection, independence and decision-making capacity.

About the role
The Constituent Board Member Support Officer will support up to four Constituent Board Members to prepare for, understand and participate in Board meetings.

The role includes:

  • reading Board papers before meetings
  • helping members understand key information in plain English
  • supporting members to prepare questions or comments
  • attending Board meetings and helping members follow the agenda and discussion
  • supporting members to understand decisions and agreed follow-up actions
  • maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
  • supporting decision making without directing, influencing or speaking for members

Board meetings are generally held every six weeks, usually from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with preparation time beforehand. Face-to-face support is required, and meetings are usually held at Nundah or Chermside libraries.

About you
We are looking for someone who has:

  • experience supporting people with intellectual disability
  • strong communication and listening skills
  • ability to explain complex information clearly and respectfully
  • understanding of supported decision making
  • patience, reliability and good preparation skills
  • confidence working in a confidential and formal meeting setting
  • ability to remain neutral and protect each person’s right to make their own decisions

Governance, committee or Board experience would be highly regarded.

Employment details
This is a casual position under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award. The role will be classified at SCHADS Level 3 or 4, depending on the successful applicant’s skills and experience.

The expected time commitment is approximately 5 hours every 6 weeks, with possible additional hours for extra meetings or follow-up.

Requirements
The successful applicant will need:

  • current Blue Card
  • current NDIS Worker Screening Card
  • photo identification
  • willingness to sign confidentiality, Code of Conduct and conflict of interest documents

How to apply
Please send a current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to:

Tania Lawrie, CEO
Community Living Association Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 3266 5633

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. CLA may appoint when a suitable person is identified.

Community Living Association is committed to inclusion, respect and supporting people to have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect the organisation.

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