Established in 1963, Ability Works Australia Ltd (AWA) is a not for profit Social Enterprise whose activities are based on the belief that employment is the best way for people living with a disability or experiencing social disadvantage to achieve a sense of purpose, pride and belonging.
People living with a disability and/or who experience social disadvantage face significant barriers to employment. AWA breaks down those barriers by offering training and employment alongside expert support that is tailored to the needs and requirements of the people we serve.
The role of an Honorary Non-Executive Director at Ability Works.
The Board, which currently meets six times per year is responsible for establishing AWA’s purpose, values and setting the strategic direction as the basis for further planning, e.g., annual, and longer- term planning. It establishes governance policies that provide the framework for the management of the organisation and is responsible for the employment and performance of the Chief Executive.
The Opportunity
As part of a commitment toward Board succession planning and renewal, we are looking to attract suitably qualified candidates for future directorships on the AWA Board. Candidates should be able to demonstrate relevant skills and experience in financial literacy, strategic thinking, and the ability to act in an informed and independent manner with the highest ethical standards and integrity. In at least one of those Board roles, we are looking for candidates with lived experience of disability and/or disadvantage, either directly or as a carer.
How to Apply
For more information, and to submit your application along with your resume, please contact:
James Edmonds (Chair)
jedmonds@outlook.com.au
“Transurban has successfully partnered with Ability Works for past ten years. We’re extremely satisfied with the exemplary service and commitment delivered for our customers”
Darren Wallen, Head of Channel Management
Ability Works has been checking returned e-tags since 2012. We process over 1,000 e-tags per day. To win the job we designed then built a robot to digitally scan, test and sort each e-tag using pneumatics, a programmable logic controller and database running on a SQL server.
“Transurban has successfully partnered with Ability Works for past ten years. We’re extremely satisfied with the exemplary service and commitment delivered for our customers”
Darren Wallen, Head of Channel Management
Ability Works has been checking returned e-tags since 2012. We process over 1,000 e-tags per day. To win the job we designed then built a robot to digitally scan, test and sort each e-tag using pneumatics, a programmable logic controller and database running on a SQL server.
