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Aboriginal Housing Office

NSW, Australia

ID: 549

Position Description

Expressions of Interest are now invited from Aboriginal people interested in being appointed as a member of the AHO Board.
• Aboriginal Housing Office
• Location: New South Wales
• Remuneration calculated on an annual basis will be paid to eligible Board Members.

Assessment and Checks
The assessment panel will convene toward the end of May. All applicants recommended to the Minister will be required to undergo a number of checks including insolvency, fraud and criminal records. Appointment to any NSW government board or committee is dependent upon the outcome of these checks.

Time Considerations
Board Members will be expected to give priority to the work of the Board and make the time commitment necessary. The position of Board Member is a commitment of at least one (1) day per month. This commitment will involve actively participating in and contributing to the work of the Board and have a focus on achieving the Board's key objectives.

Term of Appointment and Remuneration
The term of appointment is for a period of up to four (4) years, subject to Ministerial and Cabinet approval. Remuneration calculated on an annual basis, will be paid to eligible Board Members as per the Classification and Remuneration Framework for NSW Government Boards and Committees.

About The Organisation

The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) was established in July 1998 after the Aboriginal Housing Act (1998) was passed by the NSW government.

Established under the Act, the AHO Board’s objectives are to:
• provide advice to governments about adequate housing
• advocate housing related matters on behalf of the Aboriginal community of NSW
• provide strategic direction for sustainable quality housing for Aboriginal people in NSW
• develop strategic alliances with key stakeholders, in particular, the Aboriginal community, government and non-government agencies
• review the AHO's performance against strategic plans and directions
• develop and uphold a culturally appropriate, professional, and mutually respectful working relationship between the Board, the Executive and staff of the AHO
• develop and uphold a professional and mutually respectful AHO governance model embracing the role and responsibilities of Regional Aboriginal Housing Committees (RAHC)

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Knowledge/Experience
• Aboriginality and demonstrated credibility within the Aboriginal community.
• Understanding and demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more the following areas is highly regarded: accounting and finance; legal, regulatory and governance; communications; and risk management.
• Membership of any current or previous boards.
• Formal qualifications and professional memberships.

Behavioural Capabilities
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and judgment
• Professional conduct and demeanor
• Highly effective communication skills.

AHO Chairperson and Board Members do not act as a representative from any specific community or community organisation.

How To Apply

Submit your EOI based on the Roles and Responsibilities, Qualifications and Knowledge/Experience and, Behavioural Capabilities as outlined above (no more than 2 pages).

As well as the following targeted questions (no more than one page):
1. Why did you apply for this position on the AHO Board?
2. What specific skills or experience do you have that would complement this position or is there any other relevant information that you would like to inform the panel?

Please submit your Expression of Interest electronically. Please visit: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/board-member-aboriginal-housing-office-463704 and scroll down and click 'Apply Online' to be re-directed to the application page.

Closing date - 11.59 pm - Sunday, 12 May 2024

Contact Person and Information Package
Rebecca Scott, Manager, Executive Office, 02 8836 0061, [email protected] for an information package or more information about the EOI.
Famey Williams, Chief Executive, (02) 8836 0056, [email protected] for more information about the role of the AHO Board.
Position Sought: Board Member
Organisation Type: Government / Public Sector
Industry/Sector: Construction / Property / Housing / Real Estate
Skill Sought: Accounting, Community education, Finance, Governance, Government, Housing, Indigenous Affairs, Indigenous Business Development, Indigenous culture, Law, Local Government, Regulation
Closing Date: 12/05/2024
State: NSW
Remuneration: Director fees
Duration of Appointment: 3 Years
Website: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/board-member-aboriginal-housing-office-463704

Rebecca Scott

[email protected]

02 8836 0061