Board Member (with financial expertise) Voluntary Role

• Great opportunity to join the Board of Management of ‘The Canopy Inc’ and contribute be part of making a difference in the community.
• Not for Proft organisation
• Located in Lake Macquarie / Newcastle region.

We are seeking to fill a casual vacancy on our Board with a suitable person who has a background in the finance sector and can contribute their knowledge and experience to the governance of The Canopy Inc.

OUR VISION: Safe and connected communities

OUR MISSION: To support children, families, and individuals in being safe and connected in our communities

We deliver a range of family and children support services and programs and manage several multipurpose community centres and neighbourhood centres to help the community.

Our Board of Management comprises individuals who have a heart to give back to the community by contributing their knowledge, skills and experience to the governance of The Canopy Inc.

Our Board membership comprises professionals, businesspeople, retirees, community members. They collectively bring expertise in the areas of business administration, financial management, organisational growth, strategic planning, legal advice, human resources, clinical practice, community development, family services, community services, research, information technology, marketing and promotion.

The Board generally meets 4-6 times a year at 5:00pm. Attendance in person is preferable, however options exist for members to attend meetings via video conferencing from time to time. Board meetings are held at our Administration Offices located at the Cameron Park Community Centre, 107 Northlakes Drive, Cameron Park NSW 2285.

How to apply or find out more:

For further information on how to apply or to discuss this exciting opportunity please contact Paul Procter, Executive Officer at paulp@thecanopy.org.au or phone 02 4908 1140.

The Canopy acknowledges the Awabakal People, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and learn. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We honour the collective knowledge and experience of First Nations Peoples within our community, families, and organisation. We value our connections with community and commit to ongoing listening and learning as we walk alongside First Nations Peoples

Applications close Wednesday 10th April 2025.