Hobart City Mission

http://hobartcitymission.org.au/

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Tasmania, City of Hobart
Human services Community development
Annual Budget: more than $1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: more than 100
Number of Volunteers: more than 100
Current Board Size: 8-12
Board Meetings (frequency): every two months
Board Meetings Held: During Day

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment, Advocacy / Government Relations, Business Development / Social Enterprise, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Law & Legal Services, Marketing / Branding, Media / Communications / Public Relations, Risk Management, Strategy (Strategic / Succession Planning)

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in

Targeting:
Females, Youth/Students, People with Disabilities, Seniors/Retired People, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, English as an additional language or dialect, LGBTQI

Payment:
Nil - honorary role

Any further information about this vacancy:

About Hobart City Mission

Hobart City Mission (HCM) is inviting expressions of interest to join our Board of Directors as a volunteer.

Established in 1852, HCM was the first City Mission in Australia and is the third-oldest Mission in the world. We support people in Southern Tasmania who are doing it tough by providing emotional, physical and financial assistance.

We are committed to developing innovative programs and services that empower people and enable them to participate in community life with dignity, purpose and self‑reliance.

More information is available hobartcitymission.org.au  

About the Role

Board Members help oversee the work of Hobart City Mission and ensure the organisation remains strong, effective and accountable.

This is a voluntary (unpaid) position.

We are particularly interested in people with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Corporate compliance and governance
  • Marketing and communications
  • Fundraising and philanthropy
  • Legal services
  • Community support services
  • Social enterprise
  • Risk management

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome expressions of interest from people who:

  • Believe in supporting people doing it tough with dignity, compassion and without judgement
  • Are willing to contribute their time, insights and leadership to strengthen Hobart City Mission and its impact in the community
  • Bring relevant professional skills and experience
  • Work collaboratively and constructively as part of a Board

Hobart City Mission welcomes candidates from all cultures, social and economic backgrounds, all abilities, genders, sexualities and stages of life. We see strength in them all and embrace this diversity.

Time Commitment

Board Members contribute approximately 10–12 hours per month, including:

  • 6–8 Board meetings each year
  • 6–8 Board subcommittee meetings each year
  • Reading Board papers and contributing to discussions and decisions
  • Volunteering within the organisation
  • Attending HCM functions and fundraising events

 

How to Apply

Please submit and expressions of interest via email:

  • A short letter explaining why you would like to join the Board and what skills you bring
  • A copy of your CV

Email submissions to: petergartlan@hobartcitymission.org.au

Submissions close: 18 May 2026

Assessment

EOIs will be assessed by a recruitment team of Directors and a short list prepared.

Short listed candidates will meet with the team to discuss their interest and to give an opportunity to ask questions about the role and the appointment process.

The team will make recommendations to the Board for approval.

More Information

For more information, please contact:

Peter GartlanPresident, Hobart City Mission

0419 571 203

petergartlan@hobartcitymission.org.au

Duty Statement: Tas

Express an Interest


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