Board Member - Remote / Work from Home

About Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS)

Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Inc. is a community-based, specialist service that provides trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic supports to victim-survivors of sexual violence, their personal and professional supports, and the broader Tasmanian community. We deliver primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs, envisioning a world free from sexual violence where safety, respect and consent is upheld. We challenge the cultural norms and systems that perpetuate sexual violence and cause harm. We lead change through advocacy and by working alongside the community in prevention, early intervention, response, recovery, and healing.

Our vision is a lutruwita / Tasmania free from sexual violence where safety, respect and consent is upheld.

SASS offers a wide range of services, including free and confidential counselling, case management, crisis support, advocacy, and education. We provide statewide services aimed at young people including Consent and Relationships Education (CaRE) Program, ELEVATE: Understanding and Responding to Sexual Harm, and PAST (Prevention, Assessment, Support and Treatment of Harmful Sexual Behaviours) program, ensuring that our impact extends beyond crisis intervention to long-term cultural and systemic change.

The Role

As a Board Member, you will:

• Provide strategic oversight and governance to ensure SASS continues to meet its purpose of supporting victim-survivors and preventing sexual violence.
• Help shape the long-term vision and objectives of the organisation.
• Oversee financial performance, risk management, and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Offer insights and leadership on key areas such as trauma-informed care, clinical governance, community engagement, and advocacy.
• Act as an ambassador for SASS, promoting its purpose and building partnerships across the community and sector.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

SASS is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences enhance our ability to deliver compassionate, effective services to the community. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups, and people of all ages and abilities.

Our Board seeks to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and to ensure that all voices, particularly those of marginalised communities, are heard and respected in our governance and decision-making processes.

Skills and Experience

We are seeking individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Clinical governance and trauma-informed care
• Community engagement, promotion and advocacy
• Business development
• Quality systems management

Previous Board or governance experience is highly regarded but not essential. Passion, integrity, and a commitment to SASS’s vision and purpose are key.

Time Commitment

Board members are expected to attend quarterly Board meetings, or more frequently as required, and to participate actively in a Board subcommittee.

Benefits

• The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a tangible difference in the community.
• A collaborative and inclusive Board environment.
• Professional growth through governance experience and networking with sector leaders.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining a progressive organisation committed to preventing sexual violence and supporting victim-survivors, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience to Audrey Mills, Chair SASS Board via the "Apply Now" button.

For Further Information

For any questions regarding the role, please get in touch with Lisa Pennington, Deputy Chair on 0407 109 948.