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, Current 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
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
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.
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.
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 each.com.au. Natalie will not be available for conversations before mid‑January; all emailed questions will be answered.
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