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Targeting:
Females

Commitment: 10 hours per month (including monthly Board meetings)

Position Type: Pro-bono / People & Culture Committee Member

About the Organisation

Boxhead Plastic is a Berowra-based Incorporated Association ACNC registered charity with DGR status powered by 14 volunteers and four paid staff, working to divert bulk commercial plastic waste from landfill and transform it back into productive new uses. Boxhead plastics main focus is to collect, recycle and re-manufacture scrap plastic car bumper bars from local smash repair businesses. 

Australia’s automotive industry generates 206,000 tonnes of plastic annually, with only 9.5% recycled. In Hornsby Shire alone, 29 smash repairers send 20.3 tonnes of plastic bumper waste to landfill each year, occupying 582m³ of landfill space. In 2025, Boxhead collected and recycled 115 tonnes of bumper waste the Sydney basin and Central Coast, reducing landfill costs and space. Our vision is to recycle every scrap plastic car bumper bar in Australia.

At the heart of our business is a strong focus on social impacts, achieved through creating meaningful work opportunities for women exiting the justice system. This also includes women who are unemployed, helping them to increase their capacity to engage in employment. Employing women with lived experience in the justice system is a key strategy to break cycles of disadvantage, reduce recidivism, and build economic stability

Role Purpose

The Non-Executive Director – People & Culture provides strategic oversight and governance in relation to workforce capability, organisational culture, and people-related risk.

This is a governance-focused role (not operational HR), supporting the Board and leadership to build a high-performing, values-aligned organisation with strong people practices.

Boxhead Plastics employs women from the justice system therefore the Non-Executive Director – People & Culture needs to consider that our HR team is combining standard human resources practices with trauma-informed care, rehabilitation support, and inclusive recruitment. They need to be mindful of corporate needs and the unique, often complex, needs of justice-involved individuals

Key Responsibilities

Board Governance & Contribution

• Actively contribute to Board discussions, strategy, and decision-making 
• Provide independent judgement and act in the best interests of the organisation 
• Support strong governance frameworks, policies, and risk oversight 
• Uphold Director responsibilities in line with ACNC governance standards 

People & Culture Strategy

• Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning and organisational design 
• Support development of a strong, inclusive, and values-driven culture 
• Advise on talent attraction, retention, and succession planning 
• Contribute to leadership development and organisational capability building 

HR Governance & Risk

• Oversee people-related risks including workplace culture, compliance, and capability gaps 
• Support development and review of HR policies and frameworks (e.g. code of conduct, performance, diversity & inclusion, wellbeing) 
• Ensure alignment with employment legislation and best practice (at a governance level) 

Board Participation

• Attend and actively contribute to monthly Board meetings 
• Participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and strategy sessions 
• Contribute between meetings as required 

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

• Senior leadership experience in Human Resources / People & Culture 
• Strong understanding of workforce strategy, organisational culture, and HR governance 
• Experience in not-for-profit or purpose-driven organisations 
• Experience advising executives or Boards on people-related matters 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills 
• Sound judgement, integrity, and collaborative leadership style 

Desirable

• Understanding of governance frameworks and Board operations 
• Formal governance training (e.g. AICD or equivalent) 
• Interest in sustainability, environmental impact, or community initiatives 

Time Commitment

• Approximately 10 hours per month 
• Preparation and attendance at monthly Board meetings 
• Additional input on people strategy and governance matters as required