Tenure: 12-month direct Board appointment (then eligible for election for a 3-year term)
Location: Anywhere in Australia
Remuneration: Board Director fee + superannuation
Applications close: 16 December ****
Make a difference at Board level
Are you an experienced Board Director with mental health clinical experience and a commitment to inclusive, community-focused governance? Each is seeking a Non-Executive Board Director to help shape the future of our organisation and the communities we serve.
Each is a profit-for-purpose organisation delivering health, mental health, disability, counselling, and community support services across Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland, and the ACT. Our Board guides governance and strategy, ensuring we stay true to our mission and values while creating real and lasting impact.
At Each, we recognise the value of lived experience and diverse perspectives. Our Board plays a critical role in ensuring safe, high-quality, and accessible services for all — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, neurodivergent people, refugees, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
Set strategic direction to ensure services remain person-centred, accessible, connected, effective, and safe
Provide oversight of organisational performance and financial sustainability
Champion inclusive, culturally safe, and psychologically safe environments for staff, clients, and communities
Participate in Board and Committee meetings, contributing expertise to robust and constructive discussions
Support continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice in governance, quality, and risk
Represent Each in the community, including events and service visits
Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to Board evaluation and succession planning
Who We're Looking For
Clinical mental health expertise — supporting informed and effective governance
Integrity and accountability — ethical, independent decision-making
Financial and legal literacy — ability to interpret reports and understand governance frameworks
Commitment to inclusion — proven ability to foster equitable, safe, and inclusive culture
Curiosity, collaboration, and courage — willingness to question, challenge, and contribute collectively
Emotional intelligence — empathy, strong communication, and respectful engagement
Commercial judgement and purpose-driven focus — business acumen and alignment with Each's mission
Monthly time commitment of 8-10 hours including bi-monthly in-person Board meetings plus an annual retreat
Preferred Experience & Skills
Previous Board or governance experience in not-for-profit or related sectors
Experience in governance, quality, and risk
Skills in legal, finance, public relations, stakeholder engagement, or business development
Mandatory requirements
Current and active membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) or equivalent, and willingness to complete relevant governance training.
Ability to satisfy all relevant background checks (Criminal History, Working with Children, NDIS Worker Screening, Aged Care Banning Orders, Responsible Persons criteria).
Why join us?
Monthly Board remuneration + superannuation
Opportunity to influence strategic direction and community outcomes
A collaborative, values-driven governance environment
Additional Information
For a detailed outline of the role, please refer to the
Position Description
at each.com.au/work-with-us/careers/open-roles. If you have any questions, please email
Natalie Sullivan
,
CEO
, at Please note that Natalie will not be available for conversations before mid-January; all emailed questions will be answered.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to complete a short video interview as the second stage of the process, most likely in January. Following this, in-person interviews will occur from mid-to-late January ****.
We welcome applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ community members, and people with lived experience. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.
Please note: direct applications will not be considered. Please apply via our website.
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide. We are a **** Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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