Interested in getting on Board?

Use your qualifications, skills and experience to assist South Australians with disabilities and the aged.

The TADSA Board is skills based and inclusive and applications are sought from individuals who are forward thinking and motivated and have the requisite skills and experience to join our Board to complement the experience, skills and networks of the existing members.

Short Description

Technology for Ageing and Disability SA Inc (TADSA) is a state-wide not-for-profit registered charity and voluntary organisation providing Assistive Technology solutions for over 40 years to persons with disabilities and the aged. TADSA is a registered NDIS provider. TADSA’s unique solutions assist with daily activities at home, work, recreational and educational settings. TADSA volunteers design, create, modify and repair assistive devices where there is no other commercially available solution.

• Annual Budget: $180,000
• Number of paid staff: 1
• Number of Volunteers: 50
• Current board size: 6 (max 9)
• Board meetings held during the evening 6pm – 7.30pm

Suitable for

Skilled Volunteers

Commitment

2-year term

Time Required

Monthly Board Meetings (2 hours – currently online via MS Teams)

Additional hours between meetings (4-6 hours).

Duties and Responsibilities  

In summary, the key duties exercised by Board Members are:

• Attend and contribute to monthly board meetings
• Declaring any conflict of interest that becomes evident at any time
• Joining sub-committees where time allows, and the purpose/s of the sub-committee matches the skills and experience
• Actively promoting Technology for Ageing and Disability SA Inc (TADSA)
• Review and accept or decline membership applications
• Providing input into review and creation of policies and procedures
• Attend and participate at TADSA AGM
• Reviewing and providing input and feedback on development plans for fundraising, sponsorship, grant applications, marketing and other revenue generation including bequests and donations
• Adhering to work health and safety policies and procedures
• Adhering to a culturally aware environment and contributing to understanding of cultural diversity

Personal skills and abilities

• A positive team player
• Personal drive and enthusiasm
• Problem solving skills
• Accountability for tasks undertaken and ensuring deadlines are achieved
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve outcomes
• Networking and collaboration skills
• Connected

Additional Requirements

• Good understanding of not-for-profit governance
• Passion for helping people living with disability and age-related challenges
• Strong desire for stewardship to others
• Expertise in one or more of the following: –
  > Strategic planning and implementation
  > Revenue generation, budgeting and financial management
  > Marketing, PR, sponsorships and partnerships
  > Advocacy and lobbying expertise
  > Fundraising
  > Legal expertise
  > Engineering and Technology expertise

• All actions must align with TADSA Constitution
• A satisfactory DCSI screening clearance
• Provision of current resume

Register Your Interest

To find out more visit out website www.tadsa.org.au .  To register your interest in this opportunity please contact Antonia Karydis-Frisan, Chair Person, TADSA Board at antonia.karydis@tadsa.org.au