Non-Executive Community Director (Volunteer)

University of Newcastle Students' Association; Newcastle; Sur place; AUD 3 000 - 4 000; Temps partiel

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Résumé du poste

University of Newcastle Students' Association in Newcastle NSW seeks an independent Community Director to join its Board and contribute governance expertise to a growing student-led charity serving over 37,000 students through advocacy, wellbeing services, clubs, leadership programs, events, student media and social enterprise initiatives.

Working with six elected student directors and two independent directors, you will guide governance, oversee risk and financial sustainability, mentor student

Qualifications

• Board, governance or senior leadership experience.
• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgement.
• Experience in not-for-profit, community, education or social enterprise environments.
• Expertise in Finance, Risk, Legal, Human Resources or Community Engagement.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to Board governance and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee organisational performance, risk and financial sustainability.
• Support effective corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in CEO oversight, performance review and succession planning as required.
• Mentor and advise student directors.
• Foster a positive culture aligned with UNSA's values.

Connaissances

Governance

Board leadership

Strategic thinking

Not-for-profit

Formation

GAICD/MAICD/FAICD desirable

Description du poste

Non-Executive Community Director (Volunteer)

University of Newcastle Students' Association – Newcastle NSW

Community Director (Non-Executive Director)

Help shape the future of student life at the University of Newcastle

UNSA is seeking an experienced and community-minded leader to join its Board as an independent Community Director.

This is an opportunity to contribute your governance expertise to a growing student-led charity that supports more than 37,000 students through advocacy, wellbeing services, clubs and societies, student leadership programs, events, student media, and social enterprise initiatives.

Why Join UNSA?

As a Community Director, you'll help guide the strategic direction of a significant not-for-profit organisation while mentoring and supporting emerging student leaders.

This is a rewarding opportunity to:

• Influence the future direction of UNSA.
• Support and mentor student directors.
• Contribute to meaningful outcomes for students and the wider community.
• Apply your professional expertise to governance, strategy and organisational growth.
• Support an organisation expanding its impact through innovative programs and social enterprise initiatives.

About the Role

Working alongside six elected student directors and two other independent directors, you will:

• Contribute to Board governance and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee organisational performance, risk and financial sustainability.
• Support effective corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in CEO oversight, performance review and succession planning as required.
• Act as a mentor and trusted adviser to student directors.
• Help foster a positive culture aligned with UNSA's values.

About You

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

• Board, governance or senior leadership experience.
• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgement.
• Experience in not-for-profit, community, education or social enterprise environments.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Finance
• Risk
• Legal
• Human Resources
• Community Engagement
• Experience mentoring, coaching or developing emerging leaders.
• A commitment to ethical leadership, inclusion and collaboration.
• Experience as a company director and AICD qualifications (GAICD, MAICD or FAICD) are desirable but not essential.

Time Commitment and Honorarium

• Approximately four hours per month plus meeting preparation and committee participation as required.
• Monthly Board meetings.
• Honorarium of up to $4,000 per annum.
• Initial appointment 1 January 2027 - 31 December 2029.

Eligibility

• Not be a current University of Newcastle student.
• Not be employed by UNSA.
• Be eligible to serve as a director under the Corporations Act and ACNC Act.
• Have relevant governance, leadership or sector experience.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 1 November 2026.

Contact

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Chanel Egan, Chair of the Nominations Committee and Non-Executive Director, via ***********@gmail.com.