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About Climate for Change

Climate for Change (C4C) is a volunteer-powered not-for-profit that empowers Australians to participate in democratic dialogue and advocate for effective climate action. 

Although the majority of Australians are concerned about climate change and want the government to take significant action, many people feel alone in their concerns, disconnected from communities taking action, and unable to influence systemic change. 

We equip people with tools, resources, and a sense of agency, so they are motivated to engage with their networks in meaningful conversations, and build climate action communities. Through deep peer-to-peer engagement, community building and climate and democracy education, Climate for Change nurtures a network of informed and active citizens to empower climate action.

Further information is available at our website: www.climateforchange.org.au

We’re seeking individuals to join our board who share our vision and values and who have skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Fundraising / Philanthropy
• Marketing / Communications
• Legal and Risk
• Programs and Volunteers

Please note, if your professional experience doesn’t fall into the above categories, but you have skills and experiences that you think might be beneficial to C4C, we recommend that you submit an application.

About the Board

The board plays a key role in the governance of the organisation, serving as the guardian of C4C’s mission and values while ensuring compliance with relevant statutory laws and regulations and effective risk management.

With several long-standing board members stepping down at the upcoming AGM, we are looking forward to welcoming new voices who can bring fresh perspectives and expertise to strengthen our work.

As a board member you will be responsible for:

• Development of a strategy that aligns with C4C’s vision and values
• Maintaining compliance with relevant statutory laws and regulations
• Ensuring strong financial management of C4C’s finances
• Supporting C4C’s programs through direct involvement, fundraising and ambassadorship
• Providing staff with support, guidance and feedback
• Consistent attendance and active engagement at board meetings (virtual)
• Timely engagement with online communications

According to our rules, board members are required to be financial members of C4C, membership fees are $48 per year.

About you

• Passionate about tackling climate change and environmental sustainability
• Strive to work with humility and integrity
• An appreciation of the challenges of smaller not-for-profit organisations
• A willingness to actively drive strategic projects
• A basic understanding of accounting and finance concepts
• Networks useful to the development and growth of C4C

About the commitment

• A minimum 2 year term
• On average 12-15 hours per month, including induction, meetings and events
• Chairing one and participation on another of the Board’s 7 sub-committees:
• Risk & Governance
• Fundraising, Grants & Income
• Communications
• Programs & Volunteer Support
• Strategy 
• People & Nominations
• Finance 

Applications

Climate for Change is committed to building a diverse board. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of genders, cultures, language groups, abilities, and experiences to apply.

To express your interest in this position, please complete the application form (https://forms.gle/FwqJexgvVJzjrhCs8) by 11:59pm on Monday 29th September.

Interviews will be conducted virtually during the evening on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October 2025. 

If you are approved by the board, your nomination will be put forward for election at the Annual General Meeting on 10th November 2025.

If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please email hello@climateforchange.org.au using the subject line: Board Member recruitment enquiry via Institute of Community Directors Australia.