- Dynamic not-for-profit organisation
- Contribute to our vision to embrace life after brain injury
- Multiple board positions are available
Ideal opportunity to join an experienced board and contribute to the development of BISA’s strategic agenda.
About the Organisation
For more than 30 years Brain Injury SA (BISA) has worked to address the needs of people living with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) in South Australia through the provision of services, support and advocacy.
Operating as a not-for-profit organisation, the team of over 45 staff work across three hub locations to deliver on a vision to embrace life after brain injury. The organisation derives its income through a mixture of government grants, fees for service and donations. BISA has undergone an exciting period of growth, doubling its income and team over the last five years, and continues to look for new opportunities to deliver on its mission.
About the Position(s)
BISA is currently looking to fill a minimum of two Board vacancies, with a particular interest in applicants with skills in Digital Transformation and Accounting/Finance. As Board Director, you will be responsible for providing governance and oversight of BISA’s operations in accordance with the law and constitution of the organisation. Specifically, this will include assisting with the overall performance of the Board, setting strategic direction, providing insights to relevant subcommittees, and working collaboratively with other Board members and the Chair on complex and challenging issues faced by the organisation.
About the Person (People)
We are seeking an experienced Board Member and/or Executive with a successful track record, ideally with exposure to the Not for Profit, Disability, Health, or Aged Care sectors. We welcome applicants with lived experience of brain injury, or with the ability to demonstrate an appreciation of the issues impacting the brain injury community. In particular, we are seeking applicants that can demonstrate an understanding of technology and its potential impact on the future of the health and disability sectors and/or accounting and finance skills with the ability to lead BISA’s Audit and Risk committee.
You will possess strong analytical, commercial, and strategic skills, sound principles of integrity and ethics, be governance orientated and show collaborative leadership and emotional intelligence.
This role is not currently remunerated however all related expenses will be paid.
For further information, a Board position description or follow up discussion with a BISA Board representative please contact Angela Francisco tel: 82177600 or angelaf@braininjurysa.org.au .