Exciting opportunity to be a part of meaningful change by joining the Board of Safe and Equal, Victoria's peak body for specialist family violence services.

About the Organisation

In 2021, Domestic Violence Victoria (DV Vic) and the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) merged to become a new entity – Safe and Equal. Connecting strength, capacity, and resources for greater impact, Safe and Equal is the peak body for Victoria’s specialist family violence services supporting victim survivors.

At Safe and Equal, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation. We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply to work with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour and people from migrant and refuge communities, people of any age or gender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) people, people with lived experience of family violence, and people with disability. We also consider applicants regardless of contact with the justice system and experiences of criminalisation, consistent with our legal requirement.

We are committed to fostering a work environment where everybody can bring their whole self, belong and succeed, and we are a proud Equal Opportunity employer who do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We celebrate and support difference and know that one size doesn’t fit all – we endeavour to be flexible, meet your needs, and support you at every stage of your contact with us. We are committed to access and inclusion and have achieved the Rainbow Tick Accreditation.

Even if you think you do not fulfil all the requirements but still believe you are the right fit for the position, we encourage you to apply.

We encourage applications from candidates based in rural and regional Victoria. We remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

The Role

Safe and Equal is looking to appoint a non-elected Board member for a term of three years, with the intention for the Board member to take over the position of Treasurer due to the current Treasurer’s term ending November 2024.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A strong understanding of accounting and the laws and regulations that govern an organisation's financial responsibilities. 
• A strong understanding of financial management and risk management required of not-for-profit organisations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a personal commitment to the values of inclusion, integrity, equality, fairness, impartiality, and respect.  
• An alignment with Safe and Equal’s organisational values, mission and purpose.

Previous high-level experience on a Board is also desirable, as well as a strong understanding of governance processes and protocols as well as a strong understanding of family violence and gender-based violence.

For more information about the key responsibilities and expectations of the role, please download the position description.

If you have questions about this position contact Board Chair Maria Dimopoulos on [email protected] using the subject line: Board Director enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.