Board Member

Community Living & Respite Services (CLRS) is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1979, dedicated to providing high-quality disability support services in the local region. Supporting over 300 people annually, CLRS is a registered provider with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), ensuring a strong focus on client safeguarding, governance, and robust systems.

Board Member Responsibilities

CLRS is now recruiting interested community members to join our volunteer Board. These positions provide an exciting opportunity to volunteer your skills and expertise to support the strategic leadership of disability support services in our local community.

Board members should be able to understand the overall responsibilities of serving on a governance board, including the ability to read and interpret CLRS financial statements and contribute to the Board’s fiduciary and strategic decision-making.

They are expected to attend at least 6 meetings a year, read Board materials in advance of Board meetings, and come prepared to ask questions and participate in discussions.

Board members will serve on at least one subcommittee of the Board, responsibly represent CLRS to their respective communities, and advocate for CLRS’s vision and services as appropriate.

Time Commitment

It is anticipated that a commitment of 3 – 4 hours per month is required, including meeting time. All Board work, including meetings, can be completed remotely. Board terms last for 3 years, and Board members can serve for up to 3 consecutive terms.

Expertise Required

We are currently seeking board members with expertise in the following areas:

• Audit and Risk Management
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Management and Accounting
• Asset Management
• ICT Strategy & Governance

Who Should Apply

All applications will be considered; however, the Board would particularly welcome applicants with lived experience of disability. All applicants will be required to complete a NDIS Worker Screening Check and have a Director ID.

How to Apply

For all enquiries regarding the Board, please contact Gillian Noelker – Executive Assistant on 03 5480 2388 or email ea@clrs.org.au

Below are a series of documents that will assist with the application process. These can be found at www.clrs.org.au/get-involved/join-our-board/

• CLRS Constitution
• Annual Reports
• Strategic Plan 2021 – 2024
• Board Charter
• Code of Conduct
• Director ID Application