Gellibrand Support Services is an established not-for-profit organisation, supporting people living with disability across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs. With an annual budget of more than $24 million, a workforce of more than 200 paid staff and up to 20 dedicated volunteers, we provide a range of personalised services designed to achieve real outcomes for the people, families and communities we support.

Based in the Brimbank local government area of Victoria, Gellibrand is governed by a 6- 8 member Board that meets monthly to help shape the organisation’s strategic goals and contribute to its long-term success.

We are seeking an honorary General Board Member, preferably with expertise in law and legal services, to join our Board and help shape the future direction of Gellibrand Support Services.

About Gellibrand Support Services

Our purpose is to support people with disabilities in enhancing their quality of life and pursuing the goals they aspire to.

We are committed to creating an environment where people are:

- Empowered to exercise choice and control in their lives
- Encouraged and supported to build genuine connections and achieve meaningful outcomes
- Treated with respect, dignity, compassion and understanding

About the Role As a member of our Board, you will work collaboratively with fellow Board members and organisational leadership to provide effective governance and strategic oversight.

We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in law and legal services, particularly those with experience in contractual law. However, legal experience is not essential, and we welcome applications from candidates who can bring valuable professional or lived experience along with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of people with disability.

Key responsibilities include

- Contributing constructively to Board discussions and decision-making




- Exercising sound judgement and acting in the best interests of Gellibrand and the people the organisation supports
- Providing effective oversight of organisational performance, risk and governance
- Working collaboratively and respectfully with fellow Board members and senior leadership
- Where relevant, applying legal and contractual expertise to help the Board understand obligations, manage risks and identify opportunities

About You You may be an experienced legal practitioner, professional, community leader or someone with expertise that would strengthen our Board.

We are looking for someone who is:

- Committed to solid governance and informed decision-making
- Confident in contributing an independent perspective while working collaboratively towards collective Board decisions
- Forward-thinking, proactive and able to help shape the Board’s strategic direction
- Able to communicate clearly and respectfully, with the ability to build positive, constructive relationships with fellow Board members and senior leadership

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to a people-led culture of inclusion, empowerment, and dignity, and to supporting people with disability to live the lives they choose.

Commitment

- Board meetings: Monthly, generally on the fourth Thursday of each month
- Time: Evening, commencing at 7:00pm
- Location: Primarily Gellibrand Support Services’ main office in Sunshine, Victoria
- Remuneration: Nil - honorary, unpaid position
- Board size: 6 - 8 members

Expression of Interest If you believe you can make a meaningful contribution to the governance and future direction of Gellibrand Support Services, and share our commitment to empowering people with disability, we would welcome your expression of interest.

To apply, please email your current resume and a cover letter outlining your alignment with Gellibrand’s approach, along with your relevant skills and experience, to Board President Elena Ashley at [email protected].

📌 Board Member (Melbourne)
🏢 Gellibrand Support Services
📍 Melbourne