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ARC Disability Services

http://www.arcinc.org.au

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Queensland
Human services
Annual Budget: more than $1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: more than 100
Number of Volunteers: 6-20
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): monthly
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Lived Experience / Quality & Care Governance

Board Meetings (Mode):
Hybrid

Targeting:

Payment:
Paid: Amount not disclosed

Any further information about this vacancy:

ARC Disability Services is a not-for-profit organisation which is the largest independent provider of disability supports in Far North Queensland, with a long history of supporting children and adults living with a disability, their families and support networks.

We are seeking applications for two (2) Non-Executive Directors to join the Board to support organisational governance and strategy. Our strategic priorities of innovation, influence and improvement, guide our commitment to quality supports and services during a time of significant reform within the NDIS sector.

Applications are sought for:

  • A Board Director with lived experience of disability; and
  • A Board Director with knowledge, experience and skills in quality and care governance

About the Role

These are paid roles that offer an opportunity to contribute to strategic oversight and governance to help shape and guide the organisation’s mission to deliver high-quality, inclusive services for people with disability. Your insights and advocacy will help ensure the organisation remains person-centred, responsive, and accountable.

Directors are appointed for a three-year term and commit approximately 15 – 20 days per year, including participation in Board and Committee meetings and strategic planning sessions. Meetings ae held in a mix of in-person meetings (x 3 per year held in Cairns) and online formats with travel arranged and funded.

Directors receive remuneration aligned to sector benchmarks.

We welcome applications from both experienced directors and those earlier in their governance journey who bring knowledge, experience and a commitment to quality service delivery.

Desired Attributes

  • Lived experience of disability (personal or as a carer/family member)
  • Passion for inclusive, high-quality disability services
  • Understanding of governance, strategy, and risk in a not-for-profit NDIS context
  • Understanding of human services frameworks
  • Knowledge of quality improvement methodology
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and human rights

How to Apply

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact brooke.ledbury@arcinc.org.au

To apply for the roles please email a cover letter and curriculum vitae to brooke.ledbury@arcinc.org.au

Applications close Monday 28th July 2025

Duty Statement: QLD

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