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Sydney Community Services

Seeking a board director with Digital Project Expertise.

Help shape the future of community and aged care services in Sydney

Sydney Community Services (SCS) is a community-based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening communities across Sydney's Lower North Shore and surrounding regions. We provide a broad range of services that support older people, people with disability, children and families to live well, stay connected and participate fully in community life. With a long history of delivering high-quality, person-centred services, SCS plays a vital role in promoting inclusion, independence, resilience and wellbeing for the people we support.

This is an opportunity to use your expertise to drive positive social impact and help shape the future of a trusted organisation at a time of significant sector reform and innovation.

As part of our Board renewal and succession planning, we are seeking to appoint a new Director to join our skills-based Board. This is a voluntary role.

Seeking a board director with Digital Project Expertise.

Board Commitment

• Approximately six in-person Board meetings per year
• Board meetings are held at our Lane Cove office on Tuesday mornings, and directors are expected to attend regularly
• Participation on at least one Board Committee
• Attendance at strategic planning and governance development activities

We seek candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Digital transformation and innovation
• Technology strategy and governance
• Cybersecurity and information management
• Delivery of major projects 
• Service redesign and organisational improvement

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Team skills ability to work in a team setting and offer constructive points of view
• An understanding of governance and director responsibilities
• A commitment to the SCS’ mission, community impact and social outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

Sydney Community Services is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from women with leadership experience in aged care, community services, technology, digital innovation or related sectors.

This is an opportunity to:

• Contribute to the wellbeing of older people and local communities
• Influence strategic decisions during a period of significant aged care reform
• Work alongside experienced and committed Directors
• Build your governance experience and professional network
• Make a meaningful contribution to the future of community services

Eligibility Requirements  

It is essential that board directors meet these three eligibility requirements:

• Able to attend meetings in person – in Lane Cove, Sydney, including Board Meetings on Tuesday mornings.
• Time available to prepare fully for meetings, attend committee meetings, training, annual workshop, and engage with community activities
• Willing to undertake all required governance training, compliance checks, and screening requirements

Application Process

Please submit:

• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role, and answers to the three eligibility requirements
• A current CV
• Details of any current Board appointments

Suitable applicants will be shortlisted and invited to participate in a two-stage interview process, followed by referee checks. The successful applicant will need to provide a Director ID, and any appointment is subject to completion of the required checks.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Alexandra Meldrum, Chair Nominations Committee.