Express an Interest

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

About Finwell Support

Finwell Support is a not-for-profit organisation providing free, confidential financial counselling and wellbeing support to farmers, primary producers and eligible small businesses. Our service footprint is in Western and North West Victoria, where our teams work directly with people facing financial pressure, business change, disaster and recovery.

We are inviting applications for Board Director vacancies as part of planned Board recruitment and succession. Appointments will strengthen the mix of skills, experience and perspectives needed to govern a regional organisation with public funding, professional services and a strong community purpose.

The role

Directors contribute to strategy, governance and organisational oversight while respecting the distinction between the Board and management. The commitment includes preparation for and participation in at least four Board meetings each year, attendance at meetings held across Western Victoria, and relevant committee work.

• Set and monitor strategic direction, organisational performance and long-term sustainability
• Oversee financial performance, risk, compliance, service quality and the use of public and charitable funds
• Contribute independent judgement, constructive challenge and collective decision-making
• Support sound governance during changing regional conditions, disasters and periods of service demand

Skills and experience

We are seeking candidates who can add to the Board's existing strengths. Current priorities include one or more of the following:

• Technology, data governance, cyber risk, digital systems or responsible use of artificial intelligence
• Client-centred community services, counselling, safeguarding, professional practice or service quality
• Work health and safety, including psychosocial risk and Board assurance
• Disaster response, organisational continuity, community recovery or resilience
• Contemporary governance, risk, legal, finance, workforce or strategic leadership experience

Knowledge of agriculture, small business and regional communities is highly valued. Regional representation is not a requirement in itself, but candidates with a strong connection to Western or North West Victoria and an understanding of local conditions will bring useful context to the Board.

Board diversity

Finwell Support wants a Board whose skills, backgrounds and perspectives reflect the breadth of the communities it serves. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse communities, younger and emerging directors, and candidates bringing varied professional or lived experience. Appointments will be made on merit against the Board's current capability and succession needs.

What we are looking for

• A clear understanding of a director's duties and commitment to Finwell Support's charitable purpose
• Strategic thinking and the discipline to govern without moving into operational management
• Integrity, respectful contribution, independence of judgement and collective responsibility
• Capacity to prepare for meetings, travel within the service area when required and participate actively in Board and committee work

Remuneration

Directors receive sitting fees. Approved travel expenses are reimbursed.

How to apply

Please submit:

1. A current CV outlining your governance, professional and community experience2. A brief cover letter explaining the contribution you would make to Finwell Support's Board

Applications close 5.00 pm Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Email applications to board@finwellsupport.com.au

For enquiries, contact the Board and Recruitment Committee on 1300 735 578.