Board Member

WHAT WE OFFER

ABOUT US

Circle Green Community Legal provides specialist legal services in employment, workplace discrimination, residential tenancy law, family and domestic violence, and humanitarian services. It delivers legal advice, further assistance, casework, representation, duty lawyer services, outreach, community legal education, and advocacy to provide access to justice to the WA community.

The Opportunity

We are seeking passionate and experienced people to join our volunteer Board of Directors. As a volunteer Board Director, you will play a critical role in providing strategic oversight, ensuring strong governance practices, and supporting the achievement of our organisational objectives. Working collaboratively with fellow Board Directors and the Executive Team, you will help guide the organisation through opportunities, challenges, and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

·Contribute to the development and oversight of organisational strategy.

·Ensure effective governance, risk management, and compliance.

·Monitor organisational performance and financial sustainability.

·Support the achievement of the organisation’s mission, vision, and values.

·Attend and actively participate in Board and committee meetings.

·Act as an ambassador and advocate for the organisation.

·Maintain high standards of ethical conduct and fiduciary responsibility.

About You

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

·Previous Board, executive, or senior leadership experience.

·Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.

·An understanding of governance principles and director responsibilities.

·Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

·Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical leadership.

·Passion for the organisation’s purpose and values.

Desirable Skills and Experience

We encourage applications from individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

·Finance – to take up the role of Treasurer

·Cyber, information security and technology

·Marketing & external relations

·Fundraising & philanthropy

·Public policy and community legal sector experience

HOW TO APPLY

If you are passionate about good governance and making a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your expression of interest, together with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and what attracts you to the role and a current CV by 4th August 2026.

For queries, please contact hr@circlegreen.org.au

Circle Green is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and supports all individuals. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people from the LGBTIQA+ community, and people with disabilities.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining our Board. Due to the expected number of applications, only candidates selected to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.