L’Arche Brisbane
Job description
The Community Leader, under the guidance of the Board and with the support and supervision of the National Leader and Board Chairperson, is responsible for:
- Providing leadership to the L’Arche Community, ensuring alignment with the L’Arche Identity, Mission and the Charter while upholding its governance principles.
- Overseeing the Community’s operations to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.
- Embodying the role of Community Leader by fostering an inclusive faith-based environment and facilitating community events.
Essential Selection Criteria
- An understanding of and commitment to the L’Arche Identity, Mission and Charter or a willingness to develop an understanding.
- A lived experience of spirituality and a willingness to uphold the faith traditions of the community.
- A demonstrated commitment to the L’Arche model of community life or a willingness to commit to living the role of Community Leader.
- An understanding of and ability to promote the valued place in society of people with intellectual disabilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills in leading a community organisation in the disability sector.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to show respect, trust, openness, inclusion, and unity.
- NDIS Workers Screening.
How to apply - Applicants should address each Selection Criteria providing examples and attach a Covering Letter, CV/Resume and other supporting documents and send it to claire.lawler@larche.org.au .
Applications close: 5:00 PM AEST, 19th May 2025
A position description is attached below.