Voluntary Board Member

The Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) is looking for a co-opted member to join its Board of Directors, bringing expertise and experience in Human Resources Management and Change Management.

Interested candidates with expertise in Human Resources Management and Change Management, knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and experience with not-for-profit sector are encouraged to apply.

The Role of the SMRC Board

SMRC Directors are volunteers and this is an honorary role. The SMRC Board is responsible for the good governance of the organisation including financial accountability, legal compliance, risk management and privacy obligations. It meets quarterly, and Directors are expected to prepare for and actively participate in meetings and to contribute to Committees as required.

How to apply

Please email your application to the Executive Assistant to the Board, Sandra D’Souza, sandrad@smrc.org.au (Mobile: 0407 059 364).

The subject line must read ‘SMRC Board Application’ and files attached must be less than 2Mb.

All applications submitted must include the following:

1. A brief cover letter;
2. A maximum two-page CV; and
3. A brief description of the contribution you can make as a Director, making reference to the skills, knowledge and experience you will bring to the SMRC Board. (1000-word limit).