Board Member

inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence (inTouch) seeks expressions of interest (EOI) from values driven, suitably skilled and committed people to join its Board.

No. of Role:	Multiple
Hours:	Full time
Location:	VIC

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

inTouch is at the forefront of providing integrated and culturally responsive services to women from migrant and refugee communities experiencing family violence. For over 40 years, we’ve championed the cause of our clients, helping more than 30,000 women, children and families to thrive despite the challenges they’ve faced. Our approach is unique and effective, thanks to our in Language, inCulture delivery model and our team’s profound and personal understanding of cultural sensitivities and the migration journey.

inTouch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Play a vital role in an important community organisation supporting migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence.
• Drive meaningful change for migrant and refugee women by contributing your skills, knowledge and advocacy.

Skills and attributes we are looking for:

• Culturally diverse representation
• Understanding of the family violence sector policy context
• Social justice advocacy
• Non-profit leadership
• Philanthropic fundraising
• Marketing and communications
• Human resources
• Finance
• Strategy and organisational development.

Board Culture

• Culturally safe engagement at the heart of governance practice
• Open, transparent and accountable dialogue and decision making
• Committed and responsive membership deeply engaged with the purpose of the organisation
• Diversity of representation a critical success factor.

Applicants with lived experience of family violence are critical partners in our work. We are committed to ensuring their voices are reflected on our Board. Disclosure is not required as part of the application process, however, if you would like to discuss our approach to lived experience representation please contact us.

Responsibilities

• Champion the rights and voices of migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to support the achievement of inTouch’s purpose and objectives.
• Provide insight and expertise to inform our understanding of service responses to family violence in diverse communities.
• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of organisational strategies and policies.
• Leverage government and community networks to advocate for policies and initiatives that benefit individuals, families and communities from multicultural communities.
• Provide financial oversight and ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with fellow board members, staff, and stakeholders to foster a culture of inclusivity, safety and accountability within the organisation.

Board Term

Directors are appointed for terms of up to three years and may be re-appointed. After serving three consecutive terms (9 years), a 12-month break is required before being eligible for re-appointment.

Remuneration

Board positions are voluntary. Directors may be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred while carrying out Board duties, subject to prior approval.

Time Commitment

• 8 meetings per year, usually in the afternoons and evenings
• Participation in Board subcommittees or strategic initiatives, optional

ABOUT THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Demonstrated expertise and experience in at least one of the specified areas.
• Previous experience as a Board Director, preferably within the Not-for-Profit sector.
• Strong commitment to the values and purpose of inTouch.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution and shape the future of inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence, we would love to hear from you!

You can:

1. Submit your EOI addressing the following:
   • A current CV
   • A brief explanation about what motivates you to join the Board of inTouch and what you hope to contribute through your governance engagement (up to one page).
   • An outline of how your skills and experience aligns with our Candidate Requirements, above (up to one page).
2. For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact inTouch Interim Chair, Professor Marie Segrave at chair@intouch.org.au

All EOIs must be sent to Chair@inTouch.org.au by August 3, 2025.

In accordance with our Equal Opportunity Exemption (H143/2018), this position is open to applicants who identify as female only.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check (including an international police check if resided continuously in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the last ten years), Working with Children Check, Reference checks, proof of eligibility to work in Australia.