WRISC Family Violence Support Inc. is a feminist, values-driven organisation committed to safety, equality and opportunity for all people. Guided by the principles of innovation, integrity, respect and trust, we work to create meaningful change for women and children experiencing family violence.
We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest from people over 18 who identify as women and who would like to contribute their expertise as a Director (voluntary) on the WRISC Board of Governance. We welcome interest from women who live or work within the Central Highlands region and can contribute meaningful local knowledge, community insight, and place-based understanding to our work.
We are seeking applicants who have skills or experience in any of the following areas:
- Sector experience — family violence practice knowledge or lived experience, human services leadership, program design and delivery
- Governance — board experience, risk oversight, strategic leadership, feminist leadership
- Business or strategy development
- Legislative and compliance frameworks
- Financial management — accounting, budgeting, audit, financial oversight
- ICT or cyber security — digital systems, data protection, technology governance
This is an unremunerated position. To find out more about the responsibilities, time commitment and functions of this role, please email ceo@wrisc.org.au.
WRISC recognises the importance of diversity, inclusion and lived experience in shaping strong governance. We strongly encourage people who identify as women from diverse backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, women with disability, LGBTQIA+ women, migrant and refugee women, and women with lived experience of family violence—to express interest. WRISC employs women only, as permitted under S.28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
Expressions of Interest are due by Monday 5th October 2026
To request an EOI Information Pack, please email ceo@wrisc.org.au