Women’s Legal Service Victoria (Women’s Legal) is seeking applications for an external member to join our Finance Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee.  This is a voluntary position.

You will have specialist knowledge and expertise in Finance or Investment Management, and ideally also in at least one of the following areas: 

• Cybersecurity 
• Risk Management 
• Governance and compliance 

We are seeking an applicant who:

• Has experience in financial / investment management at an executive / board level;
• Can contribute proactively to Women’s Legal’s strategic financial direction;
• Can analyse financial information and identify areas of concern and opportunity; and
• Provide oversight and guidance to the organisation’s risk management framework and processes.

Prior experience on a Board Committee is not essential.

The FAR Committee is responsible for the effectiveness of financial, accounting and risk management practices at Women’s Legal, including review of budget, financial statements, risk management approach, and annual audit focus and plan.

The Committee meets online for an hour every two months and comprises the Treasurer and two other Board members.  

Women’s Legal is committed to an inclusive organisation and a Board and Committees which are reflective of our community. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About Women’s Legal Service Victoria 

For over 40 years Women’s Legal has championed women’s rights to live free from violence. We are a dedicated team with a passion for working with women and non-binary people to live free from violence and discrimination by:

• Providing high quality integrated legal services for Victorian women and non-binary people who are victim-survivors of family violence and disadvantaged or marginalised by structural and systemic barriers.
• Building the capacity of professionals who work with women and non-binary people, to better understand the law and navigate the legal system safely.
• Advancing gender equality by challenging unsafe and discriminatory policies and laws and informing and advocating for legal and policy initiatives that respect and promote the rights of women and non-binary people.

Expression of interest 

Submit a resume and covering letter to tell us how you are the right candidate for this role.

Research shows that women are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t meet 100% of the selection criteria. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria, but this opportunity sounds like a good fit for you.

Enquires

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Sharon Rayner, Director Operations on 03 8622 0654. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

We recognise our work benefits greatly from the unique knowledge, skills and expertise of individuals with diverse experiences, including those with lived experience of family violence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from migrant, refugee or non-English speaking backgrounds. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply.