ANROWS is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in being nominated for appointment as an Independent Director of the Board.

ANROWS is seeking to fill two vacancies over the next two years, with appointments anticipated in 2026 and 2027.

Under the ANROWS Constitution, two Independent Directors must possess research expertise in domestic, family or sexual violence. The Board is therefore seeking candidates with strong research credentials together with the strategic and governance capabilities required of a company director.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are strongly encouraged to apply.

As a formal partner to the National Plan, the appointment of Independent Directors involves input from the ANROWS Board as well as the Commonwealth, state and territory governments, as the members of ANROWS.

About the Board

The ANROWS Board is responsible for the governance, strategic oversight and long-term stewardship of the organisation. The Board comprises a Chair, five Independent Directors, one Commonwealth Government Director and three State and Territory Government Directors.

About the role

Role requirements

- Attend 4–6 Board meetings annually, being both in-person and hybrid
- Participate in annual strategic planning activities.
- Participate in Board committees as required.
- Contribute strategic advice and oversight in support of ANROWS' purpose and priorities.
- Support effective governance and organisational accountability.

Remuneration and Tenure

- ANROWS Independent appointments to the Board are remunerated.
- Independent Directors are appointed for up to 2 x 4 year terms.





Selection criteria

Essential criteria

- Significant senior leadership experience
- Research expertise in domestic, family or sexual violence
- Understanding of governance responsibilities of company directors
- Commitment to the purpose of ANROWS

Highly desirable

- First Nations knowledge and leadership
- Experience working with government
- Policy development expertise
- Health, legal or social policy expertise
- Financial, risk or audit capability
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector

Diversity of experience ANROWS welcomes candidates with experience across:

- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence sectors
- Refugee and migrant communities
- Disability
- LGBTIQA+ communities
- Children and Young people
- Victim-survivor leadership

Process to Submit

Expressions of Interest should include: i) Completed EOI proforma EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ANROWS BOARD AS AN INDEPENDENT BOARD DIRECTOR. Please email [email protected] for a link to the proforma.

ii) A covering letter identifying why you wish to be considered as a nominee to the ANROWS Board. Identify your strengths, drawing on what you see as key for the contribution you could make to the good governance of ANROWS as well as speaking to your strengths in relation to any areas of the Essential criteria; or in other areas that you think are relevant (max 3 pages).

iii) CV (max 3 pages).

Expressions of Interest and proforma should be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than Friday 18 September 2026.

📌 Independent Board Director (Sydney)
🏢 Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety
📍 Sydney