Volunteering WA

 

 

The Scout Association of Australia, Western Australian Branch, delivers a highly respected Scouting Program to more than 5,000 youth members and more than 1,000 adult members State-wide. The Branch Chief Commissioner heads a large team of adult Leaders to deliver the Program within Western Australia and is assisted by a team of employees that is led by the Executive Manager. The Branch Chief Commissioner is a member of the Board that is responsible to the Branch Council for the strategic direction and oversight of Branch’s management.

 

The Branch seeks a person of high integrity and professionalism to both inspire and manage its adult Leaders and to coordinate the efforts of a wide range of volunteer supporters in the delivery of a Scouting Program that provides youth with valuable life skills. A commitment to the Vision, Aim and Principals of Scouting is essential and some familiarity with Scouting is desirable.

 

The personal rewards from this volunteer position are many but they are not financial. Arrangements exist for the reimbursement of costs reasonably incurred in performing the role.

 

The appointment is for an initial term of three years, with the option of a further term of not more than three years. It is intended that the incoming Branch Chief Commissioner will commence the role in late February 2010.

 

A role statement, the selection criteria and supporting information are available by contacting the Executive Manager, Marty Thomas, on 9480 4201 or from the Scouts WA website www.scoutswa.com.au. For a confidential discussion, please contact the Deputy Chairman of the Selection Committee, Kevin Pestell, on 0419 755 155.

 

Applications must be received by 4.00 pm on Thursday 15 October 2009.

 

Scout Association of Australia - Western Australian Branch

581 Murray Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005