Recruiting CF&KC-SA Board Members

8 June 2017

The Board of CF&KC-SA remains committed to ensuring effective governance and is preparing to take the next steps in the transition towards becoming a skills-based board.

The Board has identified 2 priority areas – kinship care and media expertise – and is seeking to recruit and appoint 2 individuals with the following capabilities to help guide CF&KC-SA into the future.

 

1.       Kinship care

Seeking an active kinship carer able to communicate the needs of kinship carer families.

Ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

–          Be involved with other kinship carers and kinship carer groups

–          Have the ability to effectively represent CF&KC-SA with other kinship carers, kinship and foster carer groups, and with DCP and other stakeholders

–          Understand the similarities and differences between kinship care and foster care

–          Have experience connecting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

–          Possess current knowledge of child protection sector and reforms

 

2.       Media expertise

Seeking an experienced media person able to lead CF&KC-SA across various mediums.

Ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

–          Have recent media industry experience

–          Support the effective representation of CF&KC-SA across all forms of media, including social media

–          Bring existing networks and form relationships with a range of media in South Australia

–          Guide successful media campaigns and stakeholder communications

–          Have not-for-profit Board experience

 

To apply for these Board positions, please provide a cover letter outlining your interest and addressing the relevant criteria listed above, together with a current resume.
Applications addressed and emailed to:
Amanda Porter
Chief Executive Officer
Connecting Foster & Kinship Carers – SA Inc
Email: amanda@cfc-sa.org.au

The selection committee will review applications for both positions and make a time to meet with suitable candidates. These positions will be available from July and are voluntary (unpaid) with monthly Board meetings held during business hours. A current Police Check and Working with Children check (DCSI Child-related screening) will be required.

If you would like to discuss these opportunities, initial enquiries can be made to Amanda Porter, Chief Executive Officer:

Email:    amanda@cfc-sa.org.au  /  Phone: 0447428167