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Gindaja Treatment & Healing Indigenous Corporation

http://gindaja.org.au/

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council, Queensland
Health
Annual Budget: more than $1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: 51 - 100
Number of Volunteers: 0
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): every two months
Board Meetings Held: During Day

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment, Governance, Human Resources, Law & Legal Services

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in

Targeting:

Payment:
Paid: $300/fortnight - $7800 Annual

Any further information about this vacancy:

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Independent Director

Yarrabah, Queensland

Gindaja Treatment & Healing Indigenous Corporation is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation based in Yarrabah. Gindaja provides culturally safe alcohol and other drug treatment and healing services, including residential and day programs, to support individuals, families and community.

 

The Gindaja Board is made up of seven Directors, comprising five elected from the membership and two Independent Directors.

Gindaja is seeking expressions of interest from experienced, committed and values-aligned individuals interested in appointment as an Independent Director. The appointment will be for a term of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Independent Directors provide objective advice, specialist expertise and sound governance oversight while supporting Gindaja’s strategic direction, cultural integrity and long-term sustainability.

A stipend allowance is provided in recognition of Directors’ time and contribution. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

 

Time Commitment

The successful applicant must be available to attend the Gindaja Board induction on 25 and 26 November 2026.

Director Meetings and Sub-Committee Meetings are held approximately every two months.  Meeting preparation and personal reading and research is expected.  There may be attendance at conferences and other activities as required.

 

Skills and experience sought

Gindaja is seeking candidates with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas. Applicants are not expected to have experience across all areas:

  • Corporate governance and board leadership
  • Finance, audit, risk or accounting
  • Law, compliance or regulatory matters
  • Health, alcohol and other drugs, social services or community-controlled services
  • Business development, strategy, infrastructure or organisational growth
  • Workforce, human resources or community development

 

Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, community-controlled organisations and/or boards will be highly regarded. A strong commitment to integrity, ethical leadership, cultural respect and high standards of corporate governance is essential.

 

How to apply

Please complete and submit the Gindaja expression of interest form, including a current resume outlining experience and interest in the role.

Applications close: Monday 16th November, 2026

Email applications to: ailsa.lively@gindaja.org

For further information, contact: Ailsa Lively, Chief Executive Officer, on [insert phone number].

 

Express an Interest


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