The Management Committee consists of members whose personal and professional experience, collectively make up the skills required for successful governance of a not-for-profit, community services organization. Members of the Management Committee need to have appropriate knowledge, skills and/or experience in working with our client group and the capacity, commitment and passion to service both the membership and clients of the organization diligently and with vision.

The Management Committee as a whole are responsible for:

• Appointing a General Manager who is responsible for the operational running of the organisation
• Ensuring that Liberty maintains legal and financial accountability, and
• risk management responsibilities
• Maintaining the strategic direction of the organisation
• Participating in the review and approval of the Strategic Plan annually
• Advocacy of the organisation for the community by listening to the voices of their community and adding their voice to support the needs of community members
• Promoting a positive public perception of the organization and positive organizational culture.

Attendance at Management Committee meetings on the fourth Tuesday monthly; approx. 5.00pm – 7.00p.m. and otherwise as necessary to meet the responsibilities of the Management Committee and needs of the organisation.

Desire to participate in the on-going development of a high quality community care organisation.

It would be desirable to have Management Committee knowledge and experience working in a community organisation that provides services for people that are elderly, adults with a disability and their carers under the service delivery models of: o the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) o Home Care Packages (HCP) and/or o the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

You will require: • Strong work ethic • Professional presentation • Positive and professional attitude • Client and community focus • Works effectively in a team.

Management Committee members are entitled to reimbursement for any approved expenses incurred in the course of representing Liberty and attendance at conferences, training and Management Committee meetings. Expenses may include Fuel, Meals, Transportation, Accommodation.