WSMRC Non-Executive Board Director (s) Voluntary

Established in 1979 Western Sydney MRC (WSMRC) Ltd is a for purpose place-based community organisation serving migrant and refugee communities inSouthwestSydney and the Macarthur range of services and tailored support to ensure that all individuals who come to Australia to start a new life feel respected and valued as Australian communitymembers andhave access to the support they need to reach their full potential.

Recognising that we cannot do this work alone we prioritise working in partnership to ensure the delivery of best practice innovative and well-coordinated services.

Our work is driven by ourcommunityand our Board plays a vital role in ensuring weremaina strong sustainable and impactful organisation.

Ourobjectiveis to:

• Deliver responsive culturallyappropriate servicesthat reflect the strengthsneedsand aspirations of local communities
• Promote accessequityand inclusion for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Identifyand respond to the needs of communities experiencing disadvantage strengthening connectionparticipationand opportunity.

We areseekingpassionate skilled and community-minded individualsto join the WSMRC Board asNon-Executive is a voluntary leadership role for people who want to make a real difference in the lives of some of Australias most vulnerable and resilient communities. As a Non-Executive Director you will contribute yourexpertiseto the strategic direction governance and oversight of WSMRC helping us grow our impact across Western Sydney.

The Board of Western Sydney MRCoperateswith a strategic focus placing emphasis on leadership strategy and policy rather than day-to-day operations and activities. The boards efforts are concentrated on guiding the organisations overall direction and community impact.

As a Non-Executive Director you will:

• Contribute to thestrategic directionand long-term sustainability of WSMRC
• Providegovernance oversightin accordance withACNC standards and director duties
• Support soundfinancial managementand risk oversight
• Champion the interests of thecommunities WSMRC serves
• Participate inboard meetings(approximately 68 per year) and relevant sub-committees
• Act as anambassadorfor WSMRC within your professional and community networks

Essentialexpertiserequired

We are actively seeking board members with a proventrack recordof experience in governance either through current board roles or with credentials in one or more of the following key areas:

• Financial management:Reads budgets financialreportsand audits; asks clear questions about sustainability and accountability.
• Strategy development and assessment:Helps shape strategy and checks progress against community need fundingrealitiesand sector change.
• Corporate governance:Understands director duties good governance board roles ACNC obligations and committee structures.
• Risk management:Identifieskey risks and supports practical oversight of mitigationcomplianceand organisational resilience.
• Collaborative decision-making:Works respectfully with directors and executives encourages debate and supports collective board decisions.
• Critical and innovative thinking:Uses independent judgement challenges assumptions constructively and is open to better ways of working.
• Commitment:Shows commitment to WSMRCs mission and follows through on boardcommitteeand preparation responsibilities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills:Communicates clearly with diverse stakeholders andrepresentsWSMRC with confidence and professionalism.
• Integrity and ethics:Acts with integrity manages conflicts appropriately and upholds WSMRCs values and community focus.

Desirable:

In addition we are seeking individuals with a proventrack recordin governance and a distinguished skill set to join the Board of Western Sydney MRC in one or more of theDesirable areasoutlined below:

• Community Building & Stakeholder Engagement:Builds strong community connections and stakeholder relationships that support WSMRCs mission.
• AIinnovationand IT:Brings digital AIcybersecurityor IT governance experience to improve service delivery and systems.
• Policy and regulation:Understands government funding and social policy affecting migrant and refugee communities.
• Legal:Offers legalexpertisein governance contracts employment migrationlawor regulatory obligations.
• HR / people and culture:Brings HR workforce planning industrial relations or people and culture experience in community settings.
• Aged care:Understands aged care CHSP My Aged Care reforms and culturallyappropriate servicedelivery.
• Business development corporatesponsorshipand fundraising:Supports revenue growth through grants partnerships sponsorshipsphilanthropyor fundraising.
• Marketing and media communications:Brings marketing media or multicultural communications experience including crisis and issues management.

We strongly encourage applications from people who bring:

• Lived experienceas a refugee or newly arrived migrant
• Cultural and linguistic diversity particularly from communities WSMRC serves
• Connections to Western Sydney particularly the Liverpool and Macarthur regions
• A genuine passion forsocial justice inclusion and community empowerment

WSMRC is committed to building a board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds genders ages and abilities.

Commitment:Voluntary

Location:Western Sydney (Liverpool & Macarthur Region)

Term:Up to 3 years (renewable subject to Clause 35 of the WSMRC Constitution).

Activity Frequency

Board meetings Approximately 68 per year

Sub-committee participation As required

Annual General Meeting Once per year

Strategic planning Once per year

Ad hoc engagement As needed

To apply navigateto the topright-handside and click on the apply now icon. Select: WSMRC Non-Executive Board Director (s) Voluntary to complete the Expression of Interest. Please ensure that you either complete online or submit the following attached forms in the Position Description icon:

1. Candidate Profile including: Director Identification Number (DIN) All directors required tohold an Australian Director Identification Number under the Corporations Act. Candidates should confirm they hold or will obtain a DIN before appointment. Skill Qualifications (refer totheRubricincluded)
2. Conflicts of Interest Form (If applicable) WSMRC Constitution Clause 42 mandates pre-appointment disclosure of material personal interests. A standalone conflicts declaration is part of the EOI package.
3. Attach CV

Upon receipt your EOI will be assessed by the Board NominationsCommitteeand a shortlist of candidates will be contacted to arrange for interviews which are currentlyanticipatedto be held during the weekcommencingMonday 21stSept2026

Applications Close: Sunday 6th September 2026

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