Role Title: Policy and Procedure Intern: Organisational Development Project
Organisation: Waroona Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Corporation
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: Waroona and from home
Waroona Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Corporation is a grassroots 100% Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the Peel region. We require help in establishing the governance of our organisation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and sustainability.
This role will involve:
- Organisational Governance Review: The intern will assist in a comprehensive review of the corporation’s existing governance structures, policies, and procedures. This involves analysing current practices against best-practice standards for not-for-profit and Aboriginal corporations.
- Governance Framework Development: Support the creation of a new, robust Governance Framework. This includes drafting key documents such as board charters, codes of conduct, and terms of reference. The goal is to improve accountability, transparency, and decision-making processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate discussions and gather input from key stakeholders, including board members, staff, and community elders, to ensure the new framework is culturally appropriate and aligns with community needs.
- Research and Reporting: Conduct research on relevant legislation and best practices. Prepare detailed reports and presentations for the board on project progress and findings.
To assist in the relief of poverty, sickness, destitution, helplessness, distress, suffering, and misfortune, among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, through the process of supporting social and economic development.