• Flexible location, Voluntary
• Several positions, National Capital City Locations

Knowmore was formed in 2013 to support people in providing information to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. During the Royal Commission Knowmore conducted or participated in 1,684 community outreach and liaison events Australia-wide and provided assistance to 7,052 survivors. Knowmore also made a number of submissions to the Royal Commission, one of which called for the establishment of an independent redress scheme as the most effective way of providing justice to survivors. The National Redress Scheme was set up by the ‘National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018’, which passed into law in June 2018. The National Redress Scheme commenced on 1 July 2018.

From 1 July 2018, Knowmore has worked to help survivors of institutional child sexual abuse navigate the National Redress Scheme. It is a nation-wide, free and independent community legal centre providing legal information, advice, representation and referrals, education and systemic advocacy for victims and survivors of child abuse.

Knowmore is currently recruiting to expand the number of its Board of Directors and is seeking applicants from individuals with one or more of the following skills. The list is not exhaustive, but identifies some key areas that would add important value (alongside existing Board Directors):

• First Nations leadership
• Lived Experience (Victim-Survivor/s)
• Financial Management/Accounting
• Fundraising and Marketing/Communications
• Stakeholder engagement (including government/political)
• Relevant legal expertise
• Trauma-Responsive Practice/Social Work/Psychology or similar People & Culture Leadership
• Research & Evaluation/Academia
• ICT.

As an experienced or aspiring Board professional you will also possess some of the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Alignment to Knowmore’s Mission, purpose and culture
• Ability to think and influence strategically
• Financial literacy
• Critical thinker, constructive questioner
• Collaborative approach and sophisticated communication skills
• GAICD qualification or equivalent desirable.

If you have a strong alignment to social justice for the community and possess a number of the required skills listed, then we would encourage you to apply.

Download an Information Pack from the link below:

https://searchlightgroup.com.au/careers

After reading the Information Pack, contact Michael Holdway, Searchlight Group with any further questions on 0400 006 513. 

e: [email protected]

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.