Who we are:

Ocean Heroes started in 2016 with three surfers and one simple idea: everyone should get to feel the thrill of riding a wave. Through surfing, we foster confidence and connection for autistic people and their families.

Ten years on, we’ve run hundreds of free events and delivered over 12,000 free surf sessions around Australia. A single event can see up to 120 participants in the water, supported by around 70 volunteers. We’re almost entirely volunteer-powered, with more than 1,500 people who give up their weekends to share the stoke. Spots at our free events book out within the hour.

Parents tell us that participants get confidence from surfing that they carry with them beyond the waves. That’s the impact we’re chasing. We’ve just set our strategy to 2030. The goal: 10,000 more opportunities for autistic people and their families to share the joy of the ocean The role

We are inviting a group of values-aligned individuals to join our WA Fundraising Advisory Committee. This is not a governance or director role. Instead, it is a low-commitment, high-impact opportunity to support one of WA’s most loved charities by sharing your time, network and influence to unlock more free surf sessions for the autistic community.

As a WA Fundraising Advisory Committee Member, you will act as a connector, advocate, and help us expand access to more free surf sessions and grow our impact in WA.

Key contributions

- Champion our mission: Share our story and goals with your network.
- Support fundraising: Lend your energy, ideas and connections to campaigns and events, in a way that suits you
- Open doors:



Introduce us to corporates, brands and potential partners.
- Offer strategic input: Give occasional advice or guidance when we need it.

Commitment

This role is intentionally designed to be flexible and minimal:

- In-person catch ups or over zoom every two months (about six meetings a year), usually after-work in the evenings
- Occasional phone calls or messages from the General Manager or Operations Manager
- No formal board meetings or governance requirements, no fiduciary or director responsibilities.
- Support whenever suits you, with no pressure and no set targets

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking individuals who:

- Want to play a role in growing the impact of Ocean Heroes in WA
- Respect and understand our volunteer community and wider stakeholders, or are keen to learn about it
- Are passionate about inclusion and creating opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Are willing to open doors and advocate for meaningful impact.

Our values guide everything we do, and we’d love you to share them:
- Protected – families trust us with their loved ones, and that trust is everything
- Authentic – open, honest and kind because we care
- Community – inclusive, meeting everyone where they’re at
- Stoke – the joy of surfing, shared

How to apply

Provide a short CV and a cover note (one page is plenty) about why Ocean Heroes and what you’d bring to the Committee through LinkedIn or directly to [email protected]

If you have any questions please reach out to Lachlan McArthur, General Manager at [email protected]

Applications close 12/12/26

📌 WA Fundraising Advisory Committee (Australia)
🏢 Ocean Heroes
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