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WRISC Family Violence Support Inc

http://www.wrisc.org.au

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Victoria, Ballarat City Council
Human services Public safety Community development Human rights
Annual Budget: more than $1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: 21 - 50
Number of Volunteers: 6-20
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): monthly
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Business Development / Social Enterprise, Governance, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Strategy (Strategic / Succession Planning), Legislative and Compliance Frameworks; Feminist Leadership; Family Violence Sector Experience; Financial Management;

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

Targeting:
Females

Payment:
Nil - honorary role

Any further information about this vacancy:

WRISC Family Violence Support Inc. is a feminist, values-driven organisation committed to safety, equality and opportunity for all people. Guided by the principles of innovation, integrity, respect and trust, we work to create meaningful change for women and children experiencing family violence.

We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest from people who identify as women who would like to contribute their expertise as a Director (voluntary) on the WRISC Board of Governance. We welcome interest from women who live or work within the Central Highlands region and can contribute meaningful local knowledge, community insight, and place-based understanding to our work. 

We are seeking applicants who have skills or experience in any of the following areas:

  • Sector experience — family violence practice knowledge or lived experience, human services leadership, program design and delivery
  • Governance — board experience, risk oversight, strategic leadership, feminist leadership
  • Business or strategy development
  • Legislative and compliance frameworks
  • Financial management — accounting, budgeting, audit, financial oversight
  • ICT or cyber security — digital systems, data protection, technology governance

WRISC recognises the importance of diversity, inclusion and lived experience in shaping strong governance. We strongly encourage people who identify as women from diverse backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, women with disability, LGBTQIA+ women, migrant and refugee women, and women with lived experience of family violence—to express interest. WRISC employs women only, as permitted under S.28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

This is an unremunerated position. To find out more about the responsibilities, time commitment and functions of this role, please email ceo@wrisc.org.au.

Expressions of Interest are due by 21 June 2026.

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