Finwell Support is a not-for-profit organisation providing free, confidential financial counselling and wellbeing support to farmers, primary producers and eligible small businesses. Our service footprint is in Western and North West Victoria, where our teams work directly with people facing financial pressure, business change, disaster and recovery.

About the role

Directors contribute to strategy, governance and organisational oversight while respecting the distinction between the Board and management. The commitment includes preparation for and participation in at least four Board meetings each year, attendance at meetings held across Western Victoria, and relevant committee work.

Key responsibilities

Set and monitor strategic direction, organisational performance and long-term sustainability

Oversee financial performance, risk, compliance, service quality and the use of public and charitable funds

Contribute independent judgement, constructive challenge and collective decision-making

Support sound governance during changing regional conditions, disasters and periods of service demand

About you

A clear understanding of a director's duties and commitment to Finwell Support's charitable purpose

Strategic thinking and the discipline to govern without moving into operational management

Integrity, respectful contribution, independence of judgement and collective responsibility





Capacity to prepare for meetings, travel within the service area when required and participate actively in Board and committee work

Technology, data governance, cyber risk, digital systems or responsible use of artificial intelligence

Client-centred community services, counselling, safeguarding, skilled practice or service quality

Work health and safety, including psychosocial risk and Board assurance

Disaster response, organisational continuity, community recovery or resilience

Contemporary governance, risk, legal, finance, workforce or strategic leadership experience

Board Diversity

Finwell Support wants a Board whose skills, backgrounds and perspectives reflect the breadth of the communities it serves. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse communities, younger and emerging directors, and candidates bringing varied professional or lived experience. Appointments will be made on merit against the Board's current capability and succession needs.

Other Role Details

Minimum four meetings per year - held across the Western Victorian region (including both face to face and online)

Relevant subcommittee involvement

Remuneration

Directors receive sitting fees. Approved travel expenses are reimbursed.

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