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Females

Non-Executive Director (General Board Member)

Volunteer Board Role

Organisation: Boxhead PlasticsCommitment: ~10 hours per month (including monthly board meetings)Position Type: Pro-bono / Independent

About the Organisation

Boxhead Plastic is an 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 in 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 (General Board Member) supports the effective governance, strategic direction, and long-term sustainability of Boxhead Plastics.

This role contributes independent judgement, professional expertise, and active participation in Board discussions and decision-making, while supporting the organisation’s environmental and social impact mission.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Oversight

1. Contribute to strong governance, accountability, and ethical decision-making
2. Support compliance with ACNC obligations, constitution requirements, and Board policies
3. Monitor organisational performance, risk, and strategic progress

Strategic Contribution

1. Participate in strategic planning and organisational development
2. Provide constructive input, challenge, and professional insight
3. Support long-term sustainability, partnerships, and growth opportunities

Board Participation

1. Attend and actively contribute to monthly Board meetings and the AGM
2. Review Board papers and prepare for discussions and decisions
3. Participate in subcommittees or working groups where appropriate
4. Act as an ambassador for the organisation and its mission

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Commitment to the mission and values of Boxhead Plastics
2. Strong professional experience or expertise in a relevant field
3. Ability to think strategically and contribute to governance discussions
4. Sound judgement, integrity, and collaborative communication skills
5. Ability to work constructively as part of a skills-based Board

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships that deliver measurable organisational, community, or commercial outcomes.
2. Ability to lead advocacy initiatives, influence policy outcomes, and represent organisational interests with credibility and impact.
3. Understanding of philanthropy, including donor engagement, fundraising strategy, philanthropic partnerships, and relationship stewardship.
4. Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to optimise operational performance, efficiency, and quality outcomes. 
5. Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, including process optimisation, production systems improvement, and operational problem-solving within manufacturing and or plastic recycling environments. 
6. Capability in Innovation Development, including identifying opportunities, fostering creative thinking, and delivering new products, services, or operational improvements. 
7. Experience implementing and managing Automation initiatives that improve productivity, operational efficiency, safety, and scalability. 
8. Previous Board, committee, governance experience or formal governance training (e.g. AICD or equivalent).

Time Commitment

• Approximately 10 hours per month 
• Attendance at monthly Board meetings 
• Preparation, documentation, and governance tasks between meetings